US Bridges

Foothill Blvd over UPRR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT W/O Irwindale Ave · Structure no. 53C0376

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,476
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd over UPRR is a concrete slab carrying Foothill Blvd over UPRR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 9,476 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,897 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFoothill Blvd
CrossesUPRR
Location100FT W/O Irwindale Ave
RouteCity Street 0L493
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.13346, -117.93421
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,476 (2017)
Projected traffic10,897 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Foothill Blvd over UPRR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill Blvd over UPRR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Foothill Blvd over UPRR carry?

About 9,476 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd over UPRR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Blvd over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.