US Bridges

Garibaldi Ave over Eaton Wash

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI W/O Rosemead Blvd · Structure no. 53C1416

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garibaldi Ave over Eaton Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Garibaldi Ave over Eaton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 918 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGaribaldi Ave
CrossesEaton Wash
Location0.4MI W/O Rosemead Blvd
RouteCity Street 0QS03
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10925, -118.07973
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2017)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$651,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garibaldi Ave over Eaton Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garibaldi Ave over Eaton Wash 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Garibaldi Ave over Eaton Wash carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garibaldi Ave over Eaton Wash?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Garibaldi Ave over Eaton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.