47th Street E over California Aqueduct
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.8MI S/O SR-138 HWY · Structure no. 53C1502
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,012
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
47th Street E over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 47th Street E over California Aqueduct in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,012 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,113 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 47th Street E over California Aqueduct built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 47th Street E over California Aqueduct 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 2024.
How much traffic does 47th Street E over California Aqueduct carry?
About 1,012 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is 47th Street E over California Aqueduct?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 47th Street E over California Aqueduct?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.