US Bridges

9th ST over San Antonio Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 450FT E/O E End Ave · Structure no. 53C1609

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th ST over San Antonio Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th ST over San Antonio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries9th ST
CrossesSan Antonio Wash
Location450FT E/O E End Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05207, -117.72221
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2013)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 9th ST over San Antonio Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th ST over San Antonio 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does 9th ST over San Antonio Wash carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 9th ST over San Antonio Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 9th ST over San Antonio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.