US Bridges

Interstate 10 EB over Garfield Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-23.99-ALH · Structure no. 53 0649R

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 EB over Garfield Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 10 EB over Garfield Ave 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 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 107,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,146 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 EB
CrossesGarfield Ave
Location07-LA-010-23.99-ALH
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.0714, -118.12306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,500 (2016)
Projected traffic130,146 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 10 EB over Garfield Ave built?

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

What condition is Interstate 10 EB over Garfield Ave 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 EB over Garfield Ave carry?

About 107,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 EB over Garfield Ave?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 EB over Garfield Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.