US Bridges

San Gabriel Blvd over Rubio Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O As Tunas DR · Structure no. 53C0450

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1925
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,542
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Gabriel Blvd over Rubio Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying San Gabriel Blvd over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1925, so it is 111 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 6 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 32,542 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,050 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Gabriel Blvd
CrossesRubio Wash
Location0.3MI S/O As Tunas DR
RouteCity Street 0L364
Coordinates34.10001, -118.09082
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,542 (2017)
Projected traffic39,050 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 San Gabriel Blvd over Rubio Wash built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1925.

What condition is San Gabriel Blvd over Rubio Wash 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does San Gabriel Blvd over Rubio Wash carry?

About 32,542 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is San Gabriel Blvd over Rubio Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns San Gabriel Blvd over Rubio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.