US Bridges

Grand Ave over SPRR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI S/O Valley Blvd · Structure no. 53C1959

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,323
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over SPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave over SPRR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,323 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,188 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesSPRR
Location0.5MI S/O Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L381
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.02491, -117.83182
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,323 (2017)
Projected traffic23,188 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Grand Ave over SPRR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave over SPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over SPRR carry?

About 19,323 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over SPRR?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over SPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.