US Bridges

Val Vista ST over San Jose Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI N/O I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1585

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,538
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Val Vista ST over San Jose Crk is a concrete slab carrying Val Vista ST over San Jose Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,538 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,792 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVal Vista ST
CrossesSan Jose Crk
Location0.1MI N/O I-10 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0RQ34
Coordinates34.07283, -117.75962
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,538 (2017)
Projected traffic2,792 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Val Vista ST over San Jose Crk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Val Vista ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Val Vista ST over San Jose Crk carry?

About 2,538 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Val Vista ST over San Jose Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Val Vista ST over San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.