US Bridges

State Route 126 over San Martinez Grande Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-126-R1.44 · Structure no. 53 2811

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over San Martinez Grande Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 126 over San Martinez Grande Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,569 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesState Route 126
CrossesSan Martinez Grande Crk
Location07-LA-126-R1.44
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.41074, -118.66932
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2018)
Projected traffic99,569 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 126 over San Martinez Grande Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 126 over San Martinez Grande Crk 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 126 over San Martinez Grande Crk carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over San Martinez Grande Crk?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 over San Martinez Grande Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.