US Bridges

Huntington DR over Sawpit Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O Mountain Ave · Structure no. 53C1815

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,916
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington DR over Sawpit Wash is a concrete slab carrying Huntington DR over Sawpit Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 97 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,916 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,899 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHuntington DR
CrossesSawpit Wash
Location0.2MI W/O Mountain Ave
RouteCity Street 0L493
Coordinates34.13967, -117.98788
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,916 (2017)
Projected traffic35,899 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Huntington DR over Sawpit Wash built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Huntington DR over Sawpit Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Huntington DR over Sawpit Wash carry?

About 29,916 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huntington DR over Sawpit Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Huntington DR over Sawpit Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.