US Bridges

Fairplex DR over San Jose Crk

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI N/O Holt Ave · Structure no. 53C0948

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,900
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairplex DR over San Jose Crk is a concrete frame carrying Fairplex DR over San Jose Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,428 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairplex DR
CrossesSan Jose Crk
Location0.5MI N/O Holt Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q966
Coordinates34.06651, -117.78757
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2013)
Projected traffic15,428 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fairplex DR over San Jose Crk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairplex DR 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 2021.

How much traffic does Fairplex DR over San Jose Crk carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fairplex DR over San Jose Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Fairplex DR over San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.