US Bridges

Lemon Ave over Sawpit Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 250FT E/O Mountain Ave · Structure no. 53C1626

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,529
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon Ave over Sawpit Wash is a concrete slab carrying Lemon Ave over Sawpit Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,529 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,882 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLemon Ave
CrossesSawpit Wash
Location250FT E/O Mountain Ave
RouteCity Street 0QP12
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.14682, -117.98538
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,529 (2017)
Projected traffic3,882 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lemon Ave over Sawpit Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemon Ave over Sawpit Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lemon Ave over Sawpit Wash carry?

About 3,529 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lemon Ave over Sawpit Wash?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon Ave over Sawpit Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.