US Bridges

State Route 91 over Bellflower Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R15.61-BFL · Structure no. 53 1718

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Bellflower Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 91 over Bellflower Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 242,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 258,112 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesBellflower Blvd
Location07-LA-091-R15.61-BFL
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.876, -118.12546
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242,000 (2019)
Projected traffic258,112 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 91 over Bellflower Blvd built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 91 over Bellflower Blvd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Bellflower Blvd carry?

About 242,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Bellflower Blvd?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Bellflower Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.