US Bridges

Interstate 10 WB over Rubio Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-26.73-RSMD · Structure no. 53 0571L

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 WB over Rubio Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 10 WB over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 72 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 104,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,550 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 WB
CrossesRubio Wash
Location07-LA-010-26.73-RSMD
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.07226, -118.07552
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,000 (2021)
Projected traffic134,550 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 10 WB over Rubio Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Interstate 10 WB over Rubio Wash 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 WB over Rubio Wash carry?

About 104,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 WB over Rubio Wash?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 WB over Rubio Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.