US Bridges

Soto Street over Valley Blvd & UP RR

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6 MI North of Fwy 10 · Structure no. 53C0011

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,790
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soto Street over Valley Blvd & UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soto Street over Valley Blvd & UP RR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 89 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 27,790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,575 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSoto Street
CrossesValley Blvd & UP RR
Location0.6 MI North of Fwy 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.06414, -118.19715
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,790 (2016)
Projected traffic34,575 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Soto Street over Valley Blvd & UP RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Soto Street over Valley Blvd & UP RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Soto Street over Valley Blvd & UP RR carry?

About 27,790 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Soto Street over Valley Blvd & UP RR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Soto Street over Valley Blvd & UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.