US Bridges

State Route 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-039-26.96 · Structure no. 53 0342

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,618
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 63 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 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 39
CrossesW Fork San Gabriel River
Location07-LA-039-26.96
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates34.2413, -117.86869
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2017)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 W Fork San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is State Route 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.