US Bridges

Bellflower Blvd over Los Cerritos DR Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 50FT S/O Spring ST · Structure no. 53C0452

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellflower Blvd over Los Cerritos DR Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Bellflower Blvd over Los Cerritos DR Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 37,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,520 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBellflower Blvd
CrossesLos Cerritos DR Chan
Location50FT S/O Spring ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81013, -118.12506
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,100 (2014)
Projected traffic44,520 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Los Cerritos DR Chan built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellflower Blvd over Los Cerritos DR Chan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bellflower Blvd over Los Cerritos DR Chan carry?

About 37,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bellflower Blvd over Los Cerritos DR Chan?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Bellflower Blvd over Los Cerritos DR Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.