US Bridges

First ST over Garey Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O Holt Ave · Structure no. 53C0330

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First ST over Garey Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First ST over Garey Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,227 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFirst ST
CrossesGarey Ave
Location0.3MI S/O Holt Ave
RouteCity Street 0L645
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.05856, -117.75043
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2013)
Projected traffic1,227 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was First ST over Garey Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is First ST over Garey Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does First ST over Garey Ave carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is First ST over Garey Ave?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns First ST over Garey Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.