US Bridges

Live Oak Ave over San Gabriel Riv

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O I-605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0446

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
409 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
25,359
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak Ave over San Gabriel Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Live Oak Ave over San Gabriel Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25,359 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,431 by 2041. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLive Oak Ave
CrossesSan Gabriel Riv
Location0.3MI E/O I-605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L516
Coordinates34.10728, -117.97623
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,359 (2017)
Projected traffic30,431 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Live Oak Ave over San Gabriel Riv built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Live Oak Ave over San Gabriel Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Live Oak Ave over San Gabriel Riv carry?

About 25,359 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak Ave over San Gabriel Riv?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak Ave over San Gabriel Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.