US Bridges

State Route 1 over San Gabriel River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-0.04-LBCH · Structure no. 53 0060

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
399 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
36,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over San Gabriel River is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 1 over San Gabriel River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 94 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 36,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,418 by 2045. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesSan Gabriel River
Location07-LA-001-0.04-LBCH
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.75154, -118.10595
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,400 (2023)
Projected traffic65,418 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 1 over San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is State Route 1 over San Gabriel River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over San Gabriel River carry?

About 36,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over San Gabriel River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.