US Bridges

State Route 39 over San Gabriel Canyon

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-039-21.67 · Structure no. 53 3096R

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 39 over San Gabriel Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 39 over San Gabriel Canyon in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,542 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 39
CrossesSan Gabriel Canyon
Location07-LA-039-21.67
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates34.20006, -117.85991
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2017)
Projected traffic2,542 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 State Route 39 over San Gabriel Canyon built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 39 over San Gabriel Canyon 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 State Route 39 over San Gabriel Canyon carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 39 over San Gabriel Canyon?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 39 over San Gabriel Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.