Central Ave over Compton Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · At Imperial HWY · Structure no. 53C1122
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,685
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Ave over Compton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Central Ave over Compton Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 33,685 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,861 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Central Ave over Compton Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Ave 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 2022.
How much traffic does Central Ave over Compton Creek carry?
About 33,685 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Central Ave over Compton Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns Central Ave over Compton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.