US Bridges

State Route 60 over Whittier Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-060-R1.25-LA · Structure no. 53 0075S

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over Whittier Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 60 over Whittier Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,850 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 60
CrossesWhittier Blvd
Location07-LA-060-R1.25-LA
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.02851, -118.20321
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2019)
Projected traffic7,850 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 60 over Whittier Blvd built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is State Route 60 over Whittier Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 60 over Whittier Blvd carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 60 over Whittier Blvd?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 60 over Whittier Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.