Telegraph RD over Rio Hondo Riv
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Paramount Blvd · Structure no. 53C0156
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 520 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,717
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Telegraph RD over Rio Hondo Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph RD over Rio Hondo Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 74 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 24,717 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,660 by 2041. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Telegraph RD over Rio Hondo Riv built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Telegraph RD over Rio Hondo Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Telegraph RD over Rio Hondo Riv carry?
About 24,717 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Telegraph RD over Rio Hondo Riv?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Telegraph RD over Rio Hondo Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.