US Bridges

Garvey Ave over Fairgrove Storm Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Bldwn Pk Bl · Structure no. 53C1901

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garvey Ave over Fairgrove Storm Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Garvey Ave over Fairgrove Storm Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarvey Ave
CrossesFairgrove Storm Drn
Location0.3MI W/O Bldwn Pk Bl
RouteCity Street 0Q939
Coordinates34.06695, -117.98858
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2017)
Projected traffic561 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Garvey Ave over Fairgrove Storm Drn built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garvey Ave over Fairgrove Storm Drn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Garvey Ave over Fairgrove Storm Drn carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garvey Ave over Fairgrove Storm Drn?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Garvey Ave over Fairgrove Storm Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.