Vanowen ST over S Fork Bell Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.2 M E/O Platt Ave · Structure no. 53C0525
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,709
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanowen ST over S Fork Bell Creek is a concrete slab carrying Vanowen ST over S Fork Bell Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 34,709 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,194 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vanowen ST over S Fork Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vanowen ST over S Fork Bell Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Vanowen ST over S Fork Bell Creek carry?
About 34,709 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Vanowen ST over S Fork Bell Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Vanowen ST over S Fork Bell Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.