US Bridges

Valley Blvd over Nogales ST

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI N/O I-60 Fwy · Structure no. 53C2175

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,898
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Blvd over Nogales ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Blvd over Nogales ST in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40,898 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,078 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Blvd
CrossesNogales ST
Location0.5MI N/O I-60 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.0029, -117.88788
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,898 (2017)
Projected traffic49,078 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valley Blvd over Nogales ST built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Blvd over Nogales ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Blvd over Nogales ST carry?

About 40,898 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Blvd over Nogales ST?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Blvd over Nogales ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.