US Bridges

State Route 60 over Towne Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-060-R29.82-POM · Structure no. 53 2082

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over Towne Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 60 over Towne Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 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 225,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 297,834 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 60
CrossesTowne Ave
Location07-LA-060-R29.82-POM
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.02416, -117.74047
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.5 m)
Roadway width185 ft (56.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225,000 (2015)
Projected traffic297,834 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure12
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 State Route 60 over Towne Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is State Route 60 over Towne 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 60 over Towne Ave carry?

About 225,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 60 over Towne Ave?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 60 over Towne Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.