US Bridges

State Route 60 over Lemon Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-060-R22.38-DMBR · Structure no. 53 1787

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over Lemon Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 60 over Lemon Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 204,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262,875 by 2047. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 60
CrossesLemon Ave
Location07-LA-060-R22.38-DMBR
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates33.99857, -117.85515
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204,000 (2015)
Projected traffic262,875 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 60 over Lemon Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 60 over Lemon Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 60 over Lemon Ave carry?

About 204,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Route 60 over Lemon Ave?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 60 over Lemon Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.