US Bridges

Garvey Ave over Alhambra Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT W/O San Gab Blvd · Structure no. 53C0147

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,660
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garvey Ave over Alhambra Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Garvey Ave over Alhambra Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 30,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,792 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarvey Ave
CrossesAlhambra Wash
Location100FT W/O San Gab Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L360
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.06252, -118.09104
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,660 (2017)
Projected traffic36,792 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 over Alhambra Wash built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garvey Ave over Alhambra Wash 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 Garvey Ave over Alhambra Wash carry?

About 30,660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garvey Ave over Alhambra Wash?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Garvey Ave over Alhambra Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.