US Bridges

Wells RD over Rubio Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O Sn Gabriel Blvd · Structure no. 53C0990

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,998
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells RD over Rubio Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wells RD over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,998 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWells RD
CrossesRubio Wash
Location0.3MI E/O Sn Gabriel Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.08445, -118.08685
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,998 (2017)
Projected traffic5,498 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 Wells RD over Rubio Wash built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells RD over Rubio Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wells RD over Rubio Wash carry?

About 4,998 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wells RD over Rubio Wash?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wells RD over Rubio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.