US Bridges

Valencia Bld S over Santa Clara Riv Sf

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Mgc Mnt Prkwy · Structure no. 53C1488L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Bld S over Santa Clara Riv Sf is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valencia Bld S over Santa Clara Riv Sf 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 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Bld S
CrossesSanta Clara Riv Sf
Location0.3MI N/O Mgc Mnt Prkwy
RouteCity Street 0Q065
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.41871, -118.54874
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2014)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valencia Bld S over Santa Clara Riv Sf built?

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

What condition is Valencia Bld S 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Valencia Bld S over Santa Clara Riv Sf carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Bld S over Santa Clara Riv Sf?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Valencia Bld S over Santa Clara Riv Sf?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.