US Bridges

Artesia Blvd over UPRR / Metrolink

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Alameda ST · Structure no. 53C1743

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,440
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artesia Blvd over UPRR / Metrolink is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Artesia Blvd over UPRR / Metrolink in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25,440 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,528 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesArtesia Blvd
CrossesUPRR / Metrolink
Location0.3MI W/O Alameda ST
RouteCity Street 0L090
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.87447, -118.22222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,440 (2013)
Projected traffic30,528 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Artesia Blvd over UPRR / Metrolink built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artesia Blvd over UPRR / Metrolink in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Artesia Blvd over UPRR / Metrolink carry?

About 25,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Artesia Blvd over UPRR / Metrolink?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Artesia Blvd over UPRR / Metrolink?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.