US Bridges

Foothill Blvd over San Gabriel Riv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Irwindale Ave · Structure no. 53C0375

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
682 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
33,043
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd over San Gabriel Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Foothill Blvd over San Gabriel Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 103 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 33,043 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,651 by 2041. The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFoothill Blvd
CrossesSan Gabriel Riv
Location0.5MI W/O Irwindale Ave
RouteCity Street 0L493
Coordinates34.13763, -117.94419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length682 ft (207.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,043 (2017)
Projected traffic39,651 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothill Blvd over San Gabriel Riv built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Foothill Blvd over San Gabriel Riv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Foothill Blvd over San Gabriel Riv carry?

About 33,043 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd over San Gabriel Riv?

The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Blvd over San Gabriel Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.