US Bridges

Grand Ave over San Jose Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O Valley Blvd · Structure no. 53C1961

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,798
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over San Jose Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave over San Jose Crk 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 19,798 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,758 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesSan Jose Crk
Location0.3MI S/O Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L381
Coordinates34.02599, -117.8334
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,798 (2017)
Projected traffic23,758 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave over San Jose Crk built?

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

What condition is Grand Ave over San Jose Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over San Jose Crk carry?

About 19,798 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over San Jose Crk?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.