US Bridges

Garfield Ave over Route 105 Lrt

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-105-R14.13-PRM · Structure no. 53 2423

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,992
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Ave over Route 105 Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garfield Ave over Route 105 Lrt in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 21,992 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,433 by 2041. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarfield Ave
CrossesRoute 105 Lrt
Location07-LA-105-R14.13-PRM
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91069, -118.16881
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,992 (2020)
Projected traffic29,433 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garfield Ave over Route 105 Lrt built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield Ave over Route 105 Lrt 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Garfield Ave over Route 105 Lrt carry?

About 21,992 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garfield Ave over Route 105 Lrt?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield Ave over Route 105 Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.