US Bridges

Valley Blvd over Alhambra Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O San Gabriel B · Structure no. 53C0345

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,952
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Blvd over Alhambra Wash is a concrete arch - deck carrying Valley Blvd over Alhambra Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,952 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,142 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesValley Blvd
CrossesAlhambra Wash
Location0.5MI W/O San Gabriel B
RouteCity Street 0L353
Coordinates34.07953, -118.10148
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,952 (2017)
Projected traffic37,142 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Blvd over Alhambra Wash built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Blvd over Alhambra Wash 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Blvd over Alhambra Wash carry?

About 30,952 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley Blvd over Alhambra Wash?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Blvd over Alhambra Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.