US Bridges

Marguerita Ave over UPRR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 50FT S/O Mission RD · Structure no. 53C1665

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marguerita Ave over UPRR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marguerita Ave over UPRR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,444 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarguerita Ave
CrossesUPRR
Location50FT S/O Mission RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.0829, -118.13814
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2017)
Projected traffic5,444 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marguerita Ave over UPRR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marguerita Ave over UPRR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Marguerita Ave over UPRR carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marguerita Ave over UPRR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Marguerita Ave over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.