US Bridges

Valyermo RD over Pallett Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Pallett CR RD · Structure no. 53C0586

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,530
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valyermo RD over Pallett Crk is a concrete arch - deck carrying Valyermo RD over Pallett Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,683 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesValyermo RD
CrossesPallett Crk
Location0.1MI E/O Pallett CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0W494
Coordinates34.46058, -117.86512
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2017)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valyermo RD over Pallett Crk built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Valyermo RD over Pallett Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Valyermo RD over Pallett Crk carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valyermo RD over Pallett Crk?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Valyermo RD over Pallett Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.