US Bridges

Avalon Blvd over Compton Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Intersection of 108th ST · Structure no. 53C1087

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avalon Blvd over Compton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Avalon Blvd over Compton Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvalon Blvd
CrossesCompton Creek
LocationIntersection of 108th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.9381, -118.26504
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Avalon Blvd over Compton Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avalon Blvd over Compton Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Avalon Blvd over Compton Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Avalon Blvd over Compton Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Avalon Blvd over Compton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.