Balboa Blvd over Metrolink UP RR San Fern
GoodLos Angeles County, California · At San Fernando RD · Structure no. 53C1885
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balboa Blvd over Metrolink UP RR San Fern is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Balboa Blvd over Metrolink UP RR San Fern in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,669 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balboa Blvd over Metrolink UP RR San Fern built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balboa Blvd over Metrolink UP RR San Fern 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Balboa Blvd over Metrolink UP RR San Fern carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Balboa Blvd over Metrolink UP RR San Fern?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Balboa Blvd over Metrolink UP RR San Fern?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.