Valley Blvd over Rio Hondo
FairLos Angeles County, California · 300FT W/O Santa Anita Ave · Structure no. 53C0348
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,186
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Blvd over Rio Hondo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Blvd over Rio Hondo 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 21,186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,423 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Blvd over Rio Hondo built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Blvd over Rio Hondo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Blvd over Rio Hondo carry?
About 21,186 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley Blvd over Rio Hondo?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Blvd over Rio Hondo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.