US Bridges

Valyermo RD over California Aqueduct

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 2.5MI S/O SR-138 HWY · Structure no. 53C1510

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valyermo RD over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Valyermo RD over California Aqueduct in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 128 ft (39 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesValyermo RD
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location2.5MI S/O SR-138 HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0W528
Coordinates34.47677, -117.86205
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Valyermo RD over California Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valyermo RD over California Aqueduct 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Valyermo RD over California Aqueduct carry?

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

How long is Valyermo RD over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Valyermo RD over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.