US Bridges

Valley View Ave over LA Mirada Crk

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0693

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,137
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Ave over LA Mirada Crk is a concrete slab carrying Valley View Ave over LA Mirada Crk 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 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 18,137 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,153 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley View Ave
CrossesLA Mirada Crk
Location0.3MI N/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L097
Coordinates33.89168, -118.02889
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 48 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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,137 (2019)
Projected traffic53,153 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valley View Ave over LA Mirada Crk built?

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

What condition is Valley View Ave over LA Mirada 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 Valley View Ave over LA Mirada Crk carry?

About 18,137 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Valley View Ave over LA Mirada Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Ave over LA Mirada Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.