US Bridges

Garvey Ave S over Charter Oak Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Citrus ST · Structure no. 53C0128

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,848
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garvey Ave S over Charter Oak Wash is a concrete slab carrying Garvey Ave S over Charter Oak Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,848 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,218 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarvey Ave S
CrossesCharter Oak Wash
Location0.1MI E/O Citrus ST
RouteCity Street 0Q940
Coordinates34.07128, -117.88821
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,848 (2014)
Projected traffic20,218 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Garvey Ave S over Charter Oak Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Garvey Ave S over Charter Oak Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Garvey Ave S over Charter Oak Wash carry?

About 16,848 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garvey Ave S over Charter Oak Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Garvey Ave S over Charter Oak Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.