US Bridges

Ridgeway ST over San Jose Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI N/O Valley Blvd · Structure no. 53C0783

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,318
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeway ST over San Jose Crk is a concrete slab carrying Ridgeway ST over San Jose Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,318 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,566 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidgeway ST
CrossesSan Jose Crk
Location0.5MI N/O Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q967
Coordinates34.06402, -117.79715
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,318 (2017)
Projected traffic9,566 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ridgeway ST over San Jose Crk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeway ST over San Jose 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeway ST over San Jose Crk carry?

About 8,318 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeway ST over San Jose Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeway ST over San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.