US Bridges

Bellflower Blvd over Bouton Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI S/O Atherton ST · Structure no. 53C0009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,698
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellflower Blvd over Bouton Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Bellflower Blvd over Bouton Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,698 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,638 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBellflower Blvd
CrossesBouton Crk
Location0.1MI S/O Atherton ST
RouteCity Street 0L067
Coordinates33.787, -118.12322
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,698 (2014)
Projected traffic29,638 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Bellflower Blvd over Bouton Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellflower Blvd over Bouton Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bellflower Blvd over Bouton Crk carry?

About 24,698 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bellflower Blvd over Bouton Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Bellflower Blvd over Bouton Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.