US Bridges

Artesia Blvd over San Gabriel Riv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O I-605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0398

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
28,353
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artesia Blvd over San Gabriel Riv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Artesia Blvd over San Gabriel Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 84 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 28,353 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,230 by 2044. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArtesia Blvd
CrossesSan Gabriel Riv
Location0.3MI W/O I-605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L090
Coordinates33.87286, -118.10725
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,353 (2018)
Projected traffic28,230 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Artesia Blvd over San Gabriel Riv built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Artesia 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 June 2024.

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

About 28,353 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Artesia Blvd over San Gabriel Riv?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Artesia Blvd over San Gabriel Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.