US Bridges

Pearblossom HWY over SPRR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 2.0MI N/O SR-14 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0483

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,280
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearblossom HWY over SPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearblossom HWY over SPRR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 40,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,336 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPearblossom HWY
CrossesSPRR
Location2.0MI N/O SR-14 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0Q007
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.52789, -118.09226
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,280 (2017)
Projected traffic48,336 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pearblossom HWY over SPRR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearblossom HWY over SPRR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pearblossom HWY over SPRR carry?

About 40,280 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pearblossom HWY over SPRR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pearblossom HWY over SPRR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.