US Bridges

Via Princessa Road over Railroad Av Santa Clara

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6 MI E/O Orch Vill RD · Structure no. 53C2317

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
840 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Princessa Road over Railroad Av Santa Clara is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Via Princessa Road over Railroad Av Santa Clara in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,400 by 2043. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVia Princessa Road
CrossesRailroad Av Santa Clara
Location0.6 MI E/O Orch Vill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.39555, -118.53834
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2014)
Projected traffic44,400 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Via Princessa Road over Railroad Av Santa Clara built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Princessa Road over Railroad Av Santa Clara 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Via Princessa Road over Railroad Av Santa Clara carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Via Princessa Road over Railroad Av Santa Clara?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Via Princessa Road over Railroad Av Santa Clara?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.