US Bridges

Route 60 over Garfield Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-060-R5.60-MTBL · Structure no. 53 1695

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 60 over Garfield Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 60 over Garfield Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 250,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289,337 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 60
CrossesGarfield Ave
Location07-LA-060-R5.60-MTBL
RouteState Highway 60
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03297, -118.13035
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250,000 (2019)
Projected traffic289,337 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 60 over Garfield Ave built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 60 over Garfield Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 60 over Garfield Ave carry?

About 250,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 60 over Garfield Ave?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Route 60 over Garfield Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.