US Bridges

Lemon Ave over San Jose Crk

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI S/O Valley Blvd · Structure no. 53C1832

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,603
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon Ave over San Jose Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Lemon Ave over San Jose Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 19,603 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,524 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLemon Ave
CrossesSan Jose Crk
Location0.1MI S/O Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L532
Coordinates34.00928, -117.85814
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,603 (2017)
Projected traffic23,524 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lemon Ave over San Jose Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemon Ave over San Jose Crk 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 Lemon Ave over San Jose Crk carry?

About 19,603 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lemon Ave over San Jose Crk?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon Ave over San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.