US Bridges

Mission DR over Rubio Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI W/O Rosemead Blvd · Structure no. 53C0584

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,380
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission DR over Rubio Wash is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Mission DR over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 98 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 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 16,380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,656 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMission DR
CrossesRubio Wash
Location1.0MI W/O Rosemead Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q473
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.08978, -118.08794
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,380 (2015)
Projected traffic19,656 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mission DR over Rubio Wash built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Mission DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mission DR over Rubio Wash carry?

About 16,380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mission DR over Rubio Wash?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Mission DR over Rubio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.