US Bridges

Del Mar Ave over Alhambra Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI S/O Valley Blvd · Structure no. 53C2379

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,380
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Mar Ave over Alhambra Wash is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Del Mar Ave over Alhambra Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 24,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,256 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDel Mar Ave
CrossesAlhambra Wash
Location0.2MI S/O Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q491
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.07731, -118.09961
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,380 (2017)
Projected traffic29,256 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Del Mar Ave over Alhambra Wash built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Mar Ave over Alhambra 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Del Mar Ave over Alhambra Wash carry?

About 24,380 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Del Mar Ave over Alhambra Wash?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Del Mar Ave over Alhambra Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.