Compton Blvd over Compton Crk
PoorPosted for loadLos Angeles County, California · 0.2MI E/O Wilmington Ave · Structure no. 53C0925
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,136
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Compton Blvd over Compton Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Compton Blvd 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 27,136 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,563 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Compton Blvd over Compton Crk built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Compton 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 2024.
How much traffic does Compton Blvd over Compton Crk carry?
About 27,136 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Compton Blvd over Compton Crk?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Compton Blvd over Compton Crk?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.