US Bridges

South ST over San Gabriel Riv

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI W/O I-605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0055

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55,839
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South ST over San Gabriel Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying South ST over San Gabriel Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 73 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 55,839 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth ST
CrossesSan Gabriel Riv
Location0.4MI W/O I-605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L074
Coordinates33.85822, -118.103
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,839 (2018)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South ST over San Gabriel Riv built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is South ST over San Gabriel Riv 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 South ST over San Gabriel Riv carry?

About 55,839 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South ST over San Gabriel Riv?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns South ST over San Gabriel Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.