US Bridges

Irwindale Ave over Metro / Avienda Padilla

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT S/O I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0304

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,891
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irwindale Ave over Metro / Avienda Padilla is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irwindale Ave over Metro / Avienda Padilla in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 30,891 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,069 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIrwindale Ave
CrossesMetro / Avienda Padilla
Location100FT S/O I-10 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L374
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.12852, -117.93353
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,891 (2017)
Projected traffic37,069 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Irwindale Ave over Metro / Avienda Padilla built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irwindale Ave over Metro / Avienda Padilla 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Irwindale Ave over Metro / Avienda Padilla carry?

About 30,891 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Irwindale Ave over Metro / Avienda Padilla?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Irwindale Ave over Metro / Avienda Padilla?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.