US Bridges

Don Julian RD over Puente Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O 7th Ave · Structure no. 53C1009

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,246
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Don Julian RD over Puente Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Don Julian RD over Puente Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 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 9,246 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,633 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDon Julian RD
CrossesPuente Crk
Location0.3MI E/O 7th Ave
RouteCity Street 0QS94
Coordinates34.02652, -117.97697
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,246 (2017)
Projected traffic10,633 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Don Julian RD over Puente Crk built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Don Julian RD over Puente Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Don Julian RD over Puente Crk carry?

About 9,246 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Don Julian RD over Puente Crk?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Don Julian RD over Puente Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.