US Bridges

Lower Azusa RD over San Gabriel Riv

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Is 605 · Structure no. 53C0436

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
563 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
27,071
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Azusa RD over San Gabriel Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lower Azusa RD over San Gabriel Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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 27,071 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,485 by 2041. The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Azusa RD
CrossesSan Gabriel Riv
Location0.3MI W/O Is 605
RouteCity Street 0L515
Coordinates34.0915, -117.99562
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length563 ft (171.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,071 (2012)
Projected traffic32,485 by 2041
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 Lower Azusa RD over San Gabriel Riv built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Lower Azusa RD over San Gabriel Riv 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Lower Azusa RD over San Gabriel Riv carry?

About 27,071 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lower Azusa RD over San Gabriel Riv?

The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Azusa RD over San Gabriel Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.