Southern Ave over Rio Hondo
FairLos Angeles County, California · 300FT E/O Garfield Ave · Structure no. 53C0166
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,141
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Ave over Rio Hondo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southern Ave over Rio Hondo in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 15,141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,169 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southern Ave over Rio Hondo built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Southern Ave over Rio Hondo 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Southern Ave over Rio Hondo carry?
About 15,141 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Southern Ave over Rio Hondo?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Southern Ave over Rio Hondo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.