US Bridges

Rose Ave over Rubio Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Del Mar Ave · Structure no. 53C1671

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,080
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Ave over Rubio Wash is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rose Ave over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,488 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Ave
CrossesRubio Wash
Location0.1MI E/O Del Mar Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q490
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.11545, -118.09791
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2017)
Projected traffic4,488 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Rose Ave over Rubio Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Ave over Rubio 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Ave over Rubio Wash carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rose Ave over Rubio Wash?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Ave over Rubio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.