US Bridges

State Route 39 over N Fork San Gabriel River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-039-R31.25 · Structure no. 53 2245

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 39 over N Fork San Gabriel River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 39 over N Fork San Gabriel River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 39
CrossesN Fork San Gabriel River
Location07-LA-039-R31.25
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates34.28467, -117.83936
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2017)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 39 over N Fork San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 39 over N Fork San Gabriel River 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 39 over N Fork San Gabriel River carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 39 over N Fork San Gabriel River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 39 over N Fork San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.