US Bridges

Valley Blvd over Sp/Up RR

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O Hacienda Blvd · Structure no. 53C0178

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
430 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
38,160
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Blvd over Sp/Up RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Blvd over Sp/Up RR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 38,160 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,792 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Blvd
CrossesSp/Up RR
Location0.5MI E/O Hacienda Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L353
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.01509, -117.94889
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,160 (2017)
Projected traffic45,792 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Blvd over Sp/Up RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Blvd over Sp/Up RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Blvd over Sp/Up RR carry?

About 38,160 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Valley Blvd over Sp/Up RR?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Blvd over Sp/Up RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.