US Bridges

State Route 60 over Prospectors Road

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-060-R25.36-DMBR · Structure no. 53 1873

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
339,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 60 over Prospectors Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 60 over Prospectors Road 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 339,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 399,478 by 2047. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 60
CrossesProspectors Road
Location07-LA-060-R25.36-DMBR
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.02077, -117.81418
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.5 m)
Roadway width184 ft (56.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339,000 (2015)
Projected traffic399,478 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure11
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 Prospectors Road built?

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

What condition is State Route 60 over Prospectors Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 60 over Prospectors Road carry?

About 339,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 60 over Prospectors Road?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 60 over Prospectors Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.