US Bridges

Garfield Ave over UPRR

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 50FT S/O W Mission RD · Structure no. 53C1669

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,511
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Ave over UPRR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garfield Ave over UPRR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 34,511 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,574 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield Ave
CrossesUPRR
Location50FT S/O W Mission RD
RouteCity Street 0L064
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.08939, -118.12294
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,511 (2017)
Projected traffic43,574 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garfield Ave over UPRR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield Ave over UPRR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Garfield Ave over UPRR carry?

About 34,511 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garfield Ave over UPRR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield Ave over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.