US Bridges

Garvey Ave over Rio Hondo Riv

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Rosemead Blvd · Structure no. 53C2201

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,520
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garvey Ave over Rio Hondo Riv is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Garvey Ave over Rio Hondo Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,520 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,224 by 2041. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGarvey Ave
CrossesRio Hondo Riv
Location0.3MI W/O Rosemead Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.06257, -118.06926
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,520 (2017)
Projected traffic28,224 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garvey Ave over Rio Hondo Riv built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garvey Ave over Rio Hondo Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Garvey Ave over Rio Hondo Riv carry?

About 23,520 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Garvey Ave over Rio Hondo Riv?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Garvey Ave over Rio Hondo Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.