US Bridges

Freer ST over Arcadia Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI W/O Santa Anita Ave · Structure no. 53C1422

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,142
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freer ST over Arcadia Wash is a concrete slab carrying Freer ST over Arcadia Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,142 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,412 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFreer ST
CrossesArcadia Wash
Location0.4MI W/O Santa Anita Ave
RouteCity Street 0QS02
Coordinates34.09961, -118.03482
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,142 (2017)
Projected traffic2,412 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Freer ST over Arcadia Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freer ST over Arcadia 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Freer ST over Arcadia Wash carry?

About 2,142 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Freer ST over Arcadia Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Freer ST over Arcadia Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.