Santa Anita Ave over Rio Hondo
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 0.8MI W/O Peck RD · Structure no. 53C0648
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,849
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa Anita Ave over Rio Hondo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Anita Ave over Rio Hondo in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 32,849 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,419 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Santa Anita Ave over Rio Hondo built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Santa Anita Ave 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Santa Anita Ave over Rio Hondo carry?
About 32,849 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Santa Anita Ave over Rio Hondo?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Santa Anita Ave over Rio Hondo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.