US Bridges

San Rafael Ave over Arroyo Seco Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT W/O Arroyo Blvd · Structure no. 53C0757

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Rafael Ave over Arroyo Seco Chan is a concrete arch - deck carrying San Rafael Ave over Arroyo Seco Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSan Rafael Ave
CrossesArroyo Seco Chan
Location100FT W/O Arroyo Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q459
Coordinates34.12609, -118.16604
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2014)
Projected traffic381 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Rafael Ave over Arroyo Seco Chan built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Rafael Ave over Arroyo Seco Chan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does San Rafael Ave over Arroyo Seco Chan carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is San Rafael Ave over Arroyo Seco Chan?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns San Rafael Ave over Arroyo Seco Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.