Valley Blvd over Rubio Wash
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Rosemead Blvd · Structure no. 53C0346
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,122
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Blvd over Rubio Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Valley Blvd over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 99 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 27,122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,546 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Valley Blvd over Rubio Wash built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Valley Blvd over Rubio Wash 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Blvd over Rubio Wash carry?
About 27,122 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Valley Blvd over Rubio Wash?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Blvd over Rubio Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.