US Bridges

State Route 71 on over Valley Blvd

Good

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

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 71 on over Valley Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 71 on 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 71 on
CrossesValley Blvd
Location07-LA-071-R1.47-POM
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates34.06162, -117.78915
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 on over Valley Blvd built?

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

What condition is State Route 71 on over Valley Blvd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 71 on over Valley Blvd carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 71 on over Valley Blvd?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 71 on over Valley Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.