US Bridges

State Route 39 over Pejsa Canyon

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-039-22.17 · Structure no. 53 0117

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 39 over Pejsa Canyon is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 39 over Pejsa Canyon in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 39
CrossesPejsa Canyon
Location07-LA-039-22.17
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates34.2034, -117.86399
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2017)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 39 over Pejsa Canyon built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 39 over Pejsa Canyon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 39 over Pejsa Canyon carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 39 over Pejsa Canyon?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 39 over Pejsa Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.