US Bridges

Deodar LN over Sawpit Wh

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 280FT E/O Mountain Ave · Structure no. 53C2307

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deodar LN over Sawpit Wh is a concrete arch - deck carrying Deodar LN over Sawpit Wh in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDeodar LN
CrossesSawpit Wh
Location280FT E/O Mountain Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.15147, -117.9854
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2017)
Projected traffic3 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Deodar LN over Sawpit Wh built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deodar LN over Sawpit Wh 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 Deodar LN over Sawpit Wh carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Deodar LN over Sawpit Wh?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Deodar LN over Sawpit Wh?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.