US Bridges

118th ST over Compton Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Central Ave · Structure no. 53C0407

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

118th ST over Compton Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 118th ST over Compton Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,539 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries118th ST
CrossesCompton Crk
Location0.1MI E/O Central Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.92629, -118.25254
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2013)
Projected traffic2,539 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 118th ST over Compton Crk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 118th ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does 118th ST over Compton Crk carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 118th ST over Compton Crk?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 118th ST over Compton Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.