Florence Ave over Rio Hondo
FairLos Angeles County, California · 1.0MI W/O Paramount Blvd · Structure no. 53C0085
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,484
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Florence Ave over Rio Hondo is a concrete tee beam carrying Florence Ave over Rio Hondo in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 37,484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,786 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Florence Ave over Rio Hondo built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Florence Ave over Rio Hondo 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Florence Ave over Rio Hondo carry?
About 37,484 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Florence Ave over Rio Hondo?
The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Florence Ave over Rio Hondo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.