US Bridges

State Route 91 over UP RR Mta Blue Line

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R9.97-COM · Structure no. 53 2234

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over UP RR Mta Blue Line is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over UP RR Mta Blue Line in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 206,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 207,782 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesUP RR Mta Blue Line
Location07-LA-091-R9.97-COM
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87366, -118.22198
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,000 (2015)
Projected traffic207,782 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
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 Mta Blue Line built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 91 over UP RR Mta Blue Line 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 May 2023.

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

About 206,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over UP RR Mta Blue Line?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over UP RR Mta Blue Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.