Slauson Ave over Rio Hondo
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0087
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 498 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,125
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slauson Ave over Rio Hondo is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Slauson Ave over Rio Hondo in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 40,125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,150 by 2043. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Slauson Ave over Rio Hondo built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slauson 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Slauson Ave over Rio Hondo carry?
About 40,125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Slauson Ave over Rio Hondo?
The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Slauson Ave over Rio Hondo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.