US Bridges

Hellman Ave over Alhambra Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O Del Mar Ave · Structure no. 53C2197

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,356
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hellman Ave over Alhambra Wash is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hellman Ave over Alhambra Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,356 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHellman Ave
CrossesAlhambra Wash
Location0.5MI E/O Del Mar Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.06983, -118.09486
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,356 (2017)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hellman Ave over Alhambra Wash built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hellman Ave over Alhambra 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 Hellman Ave over Alhambra Wash carry?

About 5,356 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hellman Ave over Alhambra Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Hellman Ave over Alhambra Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.