US Bridges

Elwood Ave over Big Dalton Wash

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI S/O US-66 HWY · Structure no. 53C2012

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elwood Ave over Big Dalton Wash is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elwood Ave over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 556 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesElwood Ave
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location0.2MI S/O US-66 HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.12723, -117.85033
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2015)
Projected traffic556 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Elwood Ave over Big Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elwood Ave over Big Dalton 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Elwood Ave over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Elwood Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Elwood Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.