US Bridges

State Route 60 over Gerhart Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-060-R4.80 · Structure no. 53 1696

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over Gerhart Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 60 over Gerhart Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 60
CrossesGerhart Ave
Location07-LA-060-R4.80
RouteState Highway 60
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03287, -118.1444
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.3 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250,000 (2019)
Projected traffic289,337 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 60 over Gerhart Ave built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is State Route 60 over Gerhart 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 State Route 60 over Gerhart Ave carry?

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

How long is State Route 60 over Gerhart Ave?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 60 over Gerhart Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.