US Bridges

Brea Cyn RD over San Jose Crk

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 150FT S/O Val Blvd · Structure no. 53C0508

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,929
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brea Cyn RD over San Jose Crk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Brea Cyn RD over San Jose Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 23,929 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,715 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBrea Cyn RD
CrossesSan Jose Crk
Location150FT S/O Val Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L385
Coordinates34.01984, -117.84003
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,929 (2017)
Projected traffic28,715 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brea Cyn RD over San Jose Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Brea Cyn RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Brea Cyn RD over San Jose Crk carry?

About 23,929 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brea Cyn RD over San Jose Crk?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Brea Cyn RD over San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.