US Bridges

Water ST over San Jose CR

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI N/O SR-60 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0816

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water ST over San Jose CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water ST over San Jose CR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWater ST
CrossesSan Jose CR
Location0.6MI N/O SR-60 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.0014, -117.87188
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2017)
Projected traffic184 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Water ST over San Jose CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water ST over San Jose CR 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 Water ST over San Jose CR carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Water ST over San Jose CR?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Water ST over San Jose CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.