US Bridges

Firestone Blvd over San Gabriel River

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5 MI W/O Studebaker RD · Structure no. 53C2330

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firestone Blvd over San Gabriel River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firestone Blvd over San Gabriel River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,800 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirestone Blvd
CrossesSan Gabriel River
Location0.5 MI W/O Studebaker RD
RouteCity Street 0L164
Coordinates33.92778, -118.1425
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2013)
Projected traffic70,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Firestone Blvd over San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firestone Blvd over San Gabriel River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Firestone Blvd over San Gabriel River carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Firestone Blvd over San Gabriel River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Firestone Blvd over San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.