US Bridges

Ramona ST over Alhambra Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Valley Blvd · Structure no. 53C1583

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,656
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramona ST over Alhambra Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramona ST over Alhambra Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 18,656 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,387 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamona ST
CrossesAlhambra Wash
Location0.3MI N/O Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L362
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.08445, -118.10791
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,656 (2017)
Projected traffic22,387 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ramona ST over Alhambra Wash built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramona ST over Alhambra 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramona ST over Alhambra Wash carry?

About 18,656 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramona ST over Alhambra Wash?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ramona ST over Alhambra Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.