US Bridges

Chapel Ave over UPRR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · UPRR · Structure no. 53C1670

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,866
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Ave over UPRR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chapel 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 13,866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,680 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Ave
CrossesUPRR
LocationUPRR
RouteCity Street 0QR43
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.09078, -118.11969
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,866 (2017)
Projected traffic15,680 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Chapel Ave over UPRR built?

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

What condition is Chapel 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 Chapel Ave over UPRR carry?

About 13,866 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Ave over UPRR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Ave over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.