US Bridges

Valley Blvd over Eaton Wash

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI E/O Rosemead Blvd · Structure no. 53C0347

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,536
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Blvd over Eaton Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Blvd over Eaton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 26,536 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,843 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Blvd
CrossesEaton Wash
Location1.0MI E/O Rosemead Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L353
Coordinates34.08019, -118.05584
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,536 (2017)
Projected traffic31,843 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$841,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Blvd over Eaton Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Blvd over Eaton Wash 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Blvd over Eaton Wash carry?

About 26,536 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Blvd over Eaton Wash?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Blvd over Eaton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.