US Bridges

Avenue 60 over Arroyo Seco Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · At SR 110 · Structure no. 53C1878

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 60 over Arroyo Seco Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Avenue 60 over Arroyo Seco Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 116 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 6 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,105 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAvenue 60
CrossesArroyo Seco Channel
LocationAt SR 110
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.10789, -118.18638
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2016)
Projected traffic26,105 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue 60 over Arroyo Seco Channel built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Avenue 60 over Arroyo Seco Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 60 over Arroyo Seco Channel carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 60 over Arroyo Seco Channel?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 60 over Arroyo Seco Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.