US Bridges

Magnolia Bl over Frontage RD / Sptco

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1903

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
476 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,786
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Bl over Frontage RD / Sptco is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Magnolia Bl over Frontage RD / Sptco in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 29,786 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,743 by 2041. The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMagnolia Bl
CrossesFrontage RD / Sptco
LocationAt I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L301
Coordinates34.18031, -118.3146
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length476 ft (145 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,786 (2017)
Projected traffic35,743 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Magnolia Bl over Frontage RD / Sptco built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Bl over Frontage RD / Sptco 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Magnolia Bl over Frontage RD / Sptco carry?

About 29,786 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Bl over Frontage RD / Sptco?

The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Bl over Frontage RD / Sptco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.