US Bridges

State Route 71 over San Jose Fc Chnl

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-071-R1.04-POM · Structure no. 53 2051

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 71 over San Jose Fc Chnl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 71 over San Jose Fc Chnl in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 63,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103,321 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 71
CrossesSan Jose Fc Chnl
Location07-LA-071-R1.04-POM
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates34.06439, -117.79672
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,100 (2022)
Projected traffic103,321 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 71 over San Jose Fc Chnl built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 71 over San Jose Fc Chnl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 71 over San Jose Fc Chnl carry?

About 63,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is State Route 71 over San Jose Fc Chnl?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 71 over San Jose Fc Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.