US Bridges

Orchard Village RD over Santa Clara Riv Sf

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI N/O Lyons Ave · Structure no. 53C0840

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,066
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Village RD over Santa Clara Riv Sf is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Orchard Village RD over Santa Clara Riv Sf in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,066 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2041. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Village RD
CrossesSanta Clara Riv Sf
Location1.0MI N/O Lyons Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q057
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.38824, -118.546
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,066 (2023)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Orchard Village RD over Santa Clara Riv Sf built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Village RD over Santa Clara Riv Sf in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Orchard Village RD over Santa Clara Riv Sf carry?

About 24,066 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Village RD over Santa Clara Riv Sf?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Village RD over Santa Clara Riv Sf?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.