US Bridges

Proctor Ave over Puente Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O 7th Ave · Structure no. 53C1008

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,573
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proctor Ave over Puente Crk is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Proctor Ave over Puente Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,573 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesProctor Ave
CrossesPuente Crk
Location0.3MI E/O 7th Ave
RouteCity Street 0QS93
Coordinates34.02854, -117.97242
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,573 (2012)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Proctor Ave over Puente Crk built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Proctor Ave over Puente Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Proctor Ave over Puente Crk carry?

About 3,573 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Proctor Ave over Puente Crk?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Proctor Ave over Puente Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.