US Bridges

Azusa Ave over Little Dalton Wash

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Gladstone ST · Structure no. 53C2186

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,433
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Azusa Ave over Little Dalton Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Azusa Ave over Little Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,433 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,448 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAzusa Ave
CrossesLittle Dalton Wash
Location0.3MI N/O Gladstone ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.11702, -117.90749
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,433 (2014)
Projected traffic15,448 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Azusa Ave over Little Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Azusa Ave over Little Dalton Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Azusa Ave over Little Dalton Wash carry?

About 13,433 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Azusa Ave over Little Dalton Wash?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Azusa Ave over Little Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.