US Bridges

Lorain RD over Rubio Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Delmar Ave · Structure no. 53C1672

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,080
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lorain RD over Rubio Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Lorain RD over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,488 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLorain RD
CrossesRubio Wash
Location0.1MI E/O Delmar Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q465
Coordinates34.11872, -118.09818
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2017)
Projected traffic4,488 by 2041
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 Lorain RD over Rubio Wash built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lorain RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lorain RD over Rubio Wash carry?

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

How long is Lorain RD over Rubio Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lorain RD over Rubio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.