US Bridges

Huntington DR over Rubio Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Del Mar Ave · Structure no. 53C1679

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington DR over Rubio Wash is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Huntington DR over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 115 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 32,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,880 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHuntington DR
CrossesRubio Wash
Location0.1MI E/O Del Mar Ave
RouteCity Street 0L493
Coordinates34.12388, -118.09976
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width180 ft (55 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,400 (2017)
Projected traffic38,880 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntington DR over Rubio Wash built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Huntington DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Huntington DR over Rubio Wash carry?

About 32,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huntington DR over Rubio Wash?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns Huntington DR over Rubio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.