US Bridges

State Route 71 over Valley Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-071-R1.47-POM · Structure no. 53 2078

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 71 over Valley Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 71 over Valley Blvd 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 69,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157,883 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 71
CrossesValley Blvd
Location07-LA-071-R1.47-POM
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates34.0616, -117.79004
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,500 (2022)
Projected traffic157,883 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 71 over Valley Blvd built?

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

What condition is State Route 71 over Valley Blvd 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 Valley Blvd carry?

About 69,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is State Route 71 over Valley Blvd?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 71 over Valley Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.