US Bridges

State Route 60 over Rio Hondo

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-060-8.89 · Structure no. 53 1736

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
224,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over Rio Hondo is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 60 over Rio Hondo in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 224,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 232,352 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 60
CrossesRio Hondo
Location07-LA-060-8.89
RouteState Highway 60
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.04063, -118.07499
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224,000 (2015)
Projected traffic232,352 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 60 over Rio Hondo built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 60 over Rio Hondo 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 State Route 60 over Rio Hondo carry?

About 224,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 60 over Rio Hondo?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 60 over Rio Hondo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.