US Bridges

State Route 91 over San Gabriel River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R16.62-BFL · Structure no. 53 1698

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over San Gabriel River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over San Gabriel River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 242,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 258,112 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesSan Gabriel River
Location07-LA-091-R16.62-BFL
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87648, -118.10803
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width174 ft (52.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242,000 (2019)
Projected traffic258,112 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 91 over San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 91 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over San Gabriel River carry?

About 242,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over San Gabriel River?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.