US Bridges

Temple Ave over Sptco / San Jose Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O Pomona Blvd · Structure no. 53C0468

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,800
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Ave over Sptco / San Jose Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Temple Ave over Sptco / San Jose Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6 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 33,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,993 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTemple Ave
CrossesSptco / San Jose Crk
Location0.3MI E/O Pomona Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L373
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.04671, -117.80672
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,800 (2013)
Projected traffic36,993 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Temple Ave over Sptco / San Jose Crk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple Ave over Sptco / San Jose Crk 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Temple Ave over Sptco / San Jose Crk carry?

About 33,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Temple Ave over Sptco / San Jose Crk?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Ave over Sptco / San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.