US Bridges

State Route 2 over Metrolink UP RR AMTRAK

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-15.81-LA · Structure no. 53 1039

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
462 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 2 over Metrolink UP RR AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 2 over Metrolink UP RR AMTRAK in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 67 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 153,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,579 by 2047. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 2
CrossesMetrolink UP RR AMTRAK
Location07-LA-002-15.81-LA
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.11134, -118.24689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.7 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,000 (2019)
Projected traffic212,579 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2 over Metrolink UP RR AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is State Route 2 over Metrolink UP RR AMTRAK 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 2 over Metrolink UP RR AMTRAK carry?

About 153,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 2 over Metrolink UP RR AMTRAK?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 2 over Metrolink UP RR AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.