US Bridges

Imperial HWY over San Gabriel Riv / FR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O I-605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0106

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,741
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial HWY over San Gabriel Riv / FR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Imperial HWY over San Gabriel Riv / FR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 73 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 36,741 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,320 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesImperial HWY
CrossesSan Gabriel Riv / FR
Location0.5MI W/O I-605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91698, -118.11185
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 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 width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,741 (2016)
Projected traffic40,320 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway 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 Imperial HWY over San Gabriel Riv / FR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Imperial HWY over San Gabriel Riv / FR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Imperial HWY over San Gabriel Riv / FR carry?

About 36,741 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Imperial HWY over San Gabriel Riv / FR?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial HWY over San Gabriel Riv / FR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.