US Bridges

Franklin Ave over San Antonio Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O E End Ave · Structure no. 53C0922

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Ave over San Antonio Wash is a concrete slab carrying Franklin Ave over San Antonio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,097 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Ave
CrossesSan Antonio Wash
Location0.1MI W/O E End Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q972
Coordinates34.04106, -117.72694
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2013)
Projected traffic3,097 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Franklin Ave over San Antonio Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Ave over San Antonio Wash 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Franklin Ave over San Antonio Wash carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Ave over San Antonio Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Ave over San Antonio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.