US Bridges

Garvey Ave over Fremont Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI W/O Atlantic Blvd · Structure no. 53C0142

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,360
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garvey Ave over Fremont Ave is a concrete tee beam carrying Garvey Ave over Fremont Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 27,360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,832 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGarvey Ave
CrossesFremont Ave
Location0.8MI W/O Atlantic Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L360
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.05986, -118.14518
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,360 (2014)
Projected traffic32,832 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Fremont Ave built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garvey Ave over Fremont Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Garvey Ave over Fremont Ave carry?

About 27,360 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garvey Ave over Fremont Ave?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Garvey Ave over Fremont Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.