Suva ST over Rio Hondo
PoorPosted for loadLos Angeles County, California · 0.8MI N/O Florence Ave · Structure no. 53C1018
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,589
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Suva ST over Rio Hondo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Suva ST over Rio Hondo in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,589 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,831 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Suva ST over Rio Hondo built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Suva ST over Rio Hondo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Suva ST over Rio Hondo carry?
About 11,589 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Suva ST over Rio Hondo?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Suva ST over Rio Hondo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.