US Bridges

Washington Blvd over San Gabriel Riv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O I-605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0082

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,693
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd over San Gabriel Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Washington Blvd over San Gabriel Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 42,693 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,232 by 2043. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashington Blvd
CrossesSan Gabriel Riv
Location0.2MI W/O I-605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L106
Coordinates33.97547, -118.08276
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,693 (2017)
Projected traffic51,232 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Washington Blvd over San Gabriel Riv built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd over San Gabriel Riv 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd over San Gabriel Riv carry?

About 42,693 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd over San Gabriel Riv?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd over San Gabriel Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.