US Bridges

Compton Blvd over Route 710

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-14.45-PRM · Structure no. 53 0823

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,534
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Compton Blvd over Route 710 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Compton Blvd over Route 710 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 18,534 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,533 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCompton Blvd
CrossesRoute 710
Location07-LA-710-14.45-PRM
RouteCity Street 0L087
Coordinates33.89614, -118.18797
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,534 (2015)
Projected traffic26,533 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Compton Blvd over Route 710 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Compton Blvd over Route 710 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Compton Blvd over Route 710 carry?

About 18,534 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Compton Blvd over Route 710?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Compton Blvd over Route 710?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.