Shoup Ave over Bell Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.15 M S/O Vanowen ST · Structure no. 53C0529
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shoup Ave over Bell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shoup Ave over Bell Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 63 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,146 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shoup Ave over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Shoup Ave over 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 Shoup Ave over Bell Creek carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shoup Ave over Bell Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).
Who owns Shoup Ave over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.