US Bridges

Garfield Ave over Rio Hondo

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5 I S/O Firestone Blvd · Structure no. 53C0649

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,432
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Ave over Rio Hondo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield Ave over Rio Hondo in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,432 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,718 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield Ave
CrossesRio Hondo
Location0.5 I S/O Firestone Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L064
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.94011, -118.168
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,432 (2014)
Projected traffic19,718 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Garfield Ave over Rio Hondo built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield Ave over Rio Hondo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Garfield Ave over Rio Hondo carry?

About 16,432 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garfield Ave over Rio Hondo?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield Ave over Rio Hondo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.