US Bridges

El Segundo Blvd over Compton Crk

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI W/O Wilmington Ave · Structure no. 53C0558

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,426
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Segundo Blvd over Compton Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying El Segundo Blvd over Compton Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,426 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,111 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEl Segundo Blvd
CrossesCompton Crk
Location0.8MI W/O Wilmington Ave
RouteCity Street 0L080
Coordinates33.91618, -118.24977
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,426 (2013)
Projected traffic28,111 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$984,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was El Segundo Blvd over Compton Crk built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Segundo Blvd over Compton Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does El Segundo Blvd over Compton Crk carry?

About 23,426 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is El Segundo Blvd over Compton Crk?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns El Segundo Blvd over Compton Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.