US Bridges

Rosecrans Ave over Compton Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Wilmington Ave · Structure no. 53C0908

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,146
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosecrans Ave over Compton Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosecrans Ave over Compton Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 36,146 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRosecrans Ave
CrossesCompton Crk
Location0.3MI W/O Wilmington Ave
RouteCity Street 0L079
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.90321, -118.24162
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,146 (2013)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosecrans Ave over Compton Crk built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosecrans Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rosecrans Ave over Compton Crk carry?

About 36,146 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rosecrans Ave over Compton Crk?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Rosecrans Ave over Compton Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.