US Bridges

Garvey Ave N over Walnut Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O Grand Ave · Structure no. 53C0936

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,120
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garvey Ave N over Walnut Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Garvey Ave N over Walnut Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 12,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,938 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGarvey Ave N
CrossesWalnut Crk
Location0.2MI W/O Grand Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q939
Coordinates34.0721, -117.87552
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,120 (2014)
Projected traffic13,938 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 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 Garvey Ave N over Walnut Crk built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garvey Ave N over Walnut Crk 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 Garvey Ave N over Walnut Crk carry?

About 12,120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garvey Ave N over Walnut Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Garvey Ave N over Walnut Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.