US Bridges

Glen Ave over San Jose Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI N/O Holt Ave · Structure no. 53C1476

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,020
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Ave over San Jose Crk is a concrete slab carrying Glen Ave over San Jose Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlen Ave
CrossesSan Jose Crk
Location0.5MI N/O Holt Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.06767, -117.78228
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2017)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Glen Ave over San Jose Crk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Glen Ave over San Jose Crk carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glen Ave over San Jose Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Ave over San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.