US Bridges

Franklin Ave over Garden

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 W/O ST George ST · Structure no. 53C0161

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Ave over Garden is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Franklin Ave over Garden in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,524 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Ave
CrossesGarden
Location0.1 W/O ST George ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10542, -118.27998
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2016)
Projected traffic26,524 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Ave over Garden built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Ave over Garden 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Ave over Garden carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Ave over Garden?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Ave over Garden?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.