US Bridges

Mcbean Parkway over Santa Clara Riv

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI N/O Magic Mtn Pky · Structure no. 53C1840

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
595 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
61,500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcbean Parkway over Santa Clara Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcbean Parkway over Santa Clara Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 61,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,900 by 2044. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcbean Parkway
CrossesSanta Clara Riv
Location0.5MI N/O Magic Mtn Pky
RouteCity Street 0Q001
Coordinates34.42389, -118.56221
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,500 (2014)
Projected traffic73,900 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mcbean Parkway over Santa Clara Riv built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mcbean Parkway over Santa Clara Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mcbean Parkway over Santa Clara Riv carry?

About 61,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcbean Parkway over Santa Clara Riv?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Mcbean Parkway over Santa Clara Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.