US Bridges

Grand Ave over Rubio Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI E/O San Gabriel Blv · Structure no. 53C2014

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,182
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Rubio Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,182 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesRubio Wash
Location0.2MI E/O San Gabriel Blv
RouteCity Street 0QS04
Coordinates34.09168, -118.08804
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,182 (2017)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Grand Ave over Rubio Wash built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave over Rubio Wash 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Rubio Wash carry?

About 4,182 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over Rubio Wash?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over Rubio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.