Washington Blvd over Rio Hondo
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 0.4MI W/O Paramount Blvd · Structure no. 53C0471
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 484 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,974
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Blvd over Rio Hondo is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Washington Blvd over Rio Hondo in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 84 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 33,974 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,768 by 2043. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Blvd over Rio Hondo built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Washington Blvd over Rio Hondo 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Blvd over Rio Hondo carry?
About 33,974 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Washington Blvd over Rio Hondo?
The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Blvd over Rio Hondo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.