US Bridges

Rowan Ave over Route 60

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-060-R2.22 · Structure no. 53 0119

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowan Ave over Route 60 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rowan Ave over Route 60 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRowan Ave
CrossesRoute 60
Location07-LA-060-R2.22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.03207, -118.18749
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2015)
Projected traffic2,125 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rowan Ave over Route 60 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowan Ave over Route 60 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rowan Ave over Route 60 carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rowan Ave over Route 60?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rowan Ave over Route 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.