State Route 27 over Bell Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-027-14.27-LA · Structure no. 53 0720
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 27 over Bell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 27 over Bell Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 76 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,891 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 27 over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is State Route 27 over Bell Creek 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 State Route 27 over Bell Creek carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 27 over Bell Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 27 over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.