Avenue 52 over Arroyo Seco
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI South of SR 110 · Structure no. 53C0052
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,370
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 52 over Arroyo Seco is a concrete tee beam carrying Avenue 52 over Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 5,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,477 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue 52 over Arroyo Seco built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue 52 over Arroyo Seco 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Avenue 52 over Arroyo Seco carry?
About 5,370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 52 over Arroyo Seco?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 52 over Arroyo Seco?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.