Firestone Blvd over Rio Hondo
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O I-710 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1973
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 482 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,632
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Firestone Blvd over Rio Hondo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firestone Blvd over Rio Hondo in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 47,632 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,158 by 2044. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Firestone Blvd over Rio Hondo built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firestone Blvd over Rio Hondo 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Firestone Blvd over Rio Hondo carry?
About 47,632 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Firestone Blvd over Rio Hondo?
The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Firestone Blvd over Rio Hondo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.