US Bridges

Carmenita Road over State Route 91

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R20.45-CRTS · Structure no. 53 1432

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmenita Road over State Route 91 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carmenita Road over State Route 91 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,973 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarmenita Road
CrossesState Route 91
Location07-LA-091-R20.45-CRTS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.86365, -118.04618
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2019)
Projected traffic32,973 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmenita Road over State Route 91 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmenita Road over State Route 91 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Carmenita Road over State Route 91 carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carmenita Road over State Route 91?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Carmenita Road over State Route 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.