US Bridges

Florence Ave over San Gabriel Riv

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O I-605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0080

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,078
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Ave over San Gabriel Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Florence Ave over San Gabriel Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 37,078 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,396 by 2047. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFlorence Ave
CrossesSan Gabriel Riv
Location0.2MI W/O I-605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L120
Coordinates33.93926, -118.10112
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,078 (2016)
Projected traffic52,396 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Florence Ave over San Gabriel Riv built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Florence Ave over San Gabriel Riv carry?

About 37,078 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Florence Ave over San Gabriel Riv?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Florence Ave over San Gabriel Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.