US Bridges

Broadway over Rubio Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 400FT E/O San Gab Blvd · Structure no. 53C1582

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Rubio Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBroadway
CrossesRubio Wash
Location400FT E/O San Gab Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q986
Coordinates34.09892, -118.09007
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2017)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Broadway over Rubio Wash built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over Rubio 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway over Rubio Wash carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Rubio Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Rubio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.