Interstate 710 over Compton Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-10.59-LBCH · Structure no. 53 0817
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 296 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 186,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 710 over Compton Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 710 over Compton Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 72 years old, older 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 186,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,000 by 2041. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 710 over Compton Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Interstate 710 over Compton Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 710 over Compton Creek carry?
About 186,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 710 over Compton Creek?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 710 over Compton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.