US Bridges

Carson ST over San Gabriel Riv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O I-605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0422L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,632
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson ST over San Gabriel Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carson ST over San Gabriel Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 34,632 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,558 by 2045. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarson ST
CrossesSan Gabriel Riv
Location0.5MI W/O I-605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.83176, -118.09354
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,632 (2015)
Projected traffic41,558 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Carson ST over San Gabriel Riv built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carson ST 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Carson ST over San Gabriel Riv carry?

About 34,632 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carson ST over San Gabriel Riv?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Carson ST over San Gabriel Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.