US Bridges

Temple Ave over Puente Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI N/O Valley Blvd · Structure no. 53C0638

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,150
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Ave over Puente Crk is a concrete frame carrying Temple Ave over Puente Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,150 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTemple Ave
CrossesPuente Crk
Location0.8MI N/O Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L372
Coordinates34.03369, -117.95839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,150 (2017)
Projected traffic36,150 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Temple Ave over Puente Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple Ave over Puente 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Temple Ave over Puente Crk carry?

About 30,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Temple Ave over Puente Crk?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Ave over Puente Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.