US Bridges

RTE 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-039-24.10 · Structure no. 53 2826

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,360 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRTE 39
CrossesW Fork San Gabriel River
Location07-LA-039-24.10
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates34.22114, -117.85504
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2017)
Projected traffic5,360 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over W 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 2022.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over W Fork San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.