US Bridges

Anaheim-Puente RD over San Jose Crk

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Azusa Ave · Structure no. 53C1485

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,705
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anaheim-Puente RD over San Jose Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anaheim-Puente RD over San Jose Crk 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 4,705 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,176 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAnaheim-Puente RD
CrossesSan Jose Crk
Location0.3MI W/O Azusa Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.00824, -117.92975
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,705 (2017)
Projected traffic5,176 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$690,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anaheim-Puente RD over San Jose Crk built?

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

What condition is Anaheim-Puente RD over San Jose Crk 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 Anaheim-Puente RD over San Jose Crk carry?

About 4,705 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Anaheim-Puente RD over San Jose Crk?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Anaheim-Puente RD over San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.