US Bridges

Elberon Ave over Gaffey Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 M W/O Gaffey Place · Structure no. 53C0399

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,960
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elberon Ave over Gaffey Street is a concrete arch - deck carrying Elberon Ave over Gaffey Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElberon Ave
CrossesGaffey Street
Location0.1 M W/O Gaffey Place
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.74832, -118.29343
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2020)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elberon Ave over Gaffey Street built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elberon Ave over Gaffey Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Elberon Ave over Gaffey Street carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elberon Ave over Gaffey Street?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Elberon Ave over Gaffey Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.