US Bridges

State Route 91 over UP RR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R13.35-LBCH · Structure no. 53 2101

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over UP RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over UP RR 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 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 270,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 290,604 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesUP RR
Location07-LA-091-R13.35-LBCH
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87578, -118.16459
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width163 ft (49.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270,000 (2017)
Projected traffic290,604 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 91 over UP RR built?

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

What condition is State Route 91 over UP RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over UP RR carry?

About 270,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over UP RR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.