US Bridges

Santa Fe Ave over Compton Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI N/O Del Amo Blvd · Structure no. 53C0077

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,631
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Ave over Compton Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Fe Ave over Compton Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 18,631 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,358 by 2045. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Ave
CrossesCompton Crk
Location1.0MI N/O Del Amo Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.86008, -118.21573
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,631 (2015)
Projected traffic22,358 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Santa Fe Ave over Compton Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Ave over Compton Crk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Ave over Compton Crk carry?

About 18,631 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Ave over Compton Crk?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Ave over Compton Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.