US Bridges

Nogales ST over San Jose Crk

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI S/O Valley Blvd · Structure no. 53C0467

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,898
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nogales ST over San Jose Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nogales ST over San Jose Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 57 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 40,898 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,078 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNogales ST
CrossesSan Jose Crk
Location0.1MI S/O Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q960
Coordinates34.00075, -117.88778
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,898 (2017)
Projected traffic49,078 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nogales ST over San Jose Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Nogales ST over San Jose Crk 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 Nogales ST over San Jose Crk carry?

About 40,898 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nogales ST over San Jose Crk?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Nogales ST over San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.