US Bridges

Slauson Ave over San Gab R BNSF UPRR Atsf

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI W/O 605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0084

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
650 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slauson Ave over San Gab R BNSF UPRR Atsf is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slauson Ave over San Gab R BNSF UPRR Atsf in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 67 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 5 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2043. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSlauson Ave
CrossesSan Gab R BNSF UPRR Atsf
Location0.8MI W/O 605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L125
Coordinates33.96666, -118.09016
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2017)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Slauson Ave over San Gab R BNSF UPRR Atsf built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Slauson Ave over San Gab R BNSF UPRR Atsf 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 Slauson Ave over San Gab R BNSF UPRR Atsf carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Slauson Ave over San Gab R BNSF UPRR Atsf?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Slauson Ave over San Gab R BNSF UPRR Atsf?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.