Fallbrook Ave over Bell Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI N/O Vanowen Ave · Structure no. 53C1163
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,146
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fallbrook Ave over Bell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fallbrook Ave over Bell Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 42,146 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,815 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fallbrook Ave over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fallbrook Ave over Bell Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Fallbrook Ave over Bell Creek carry?
About 42,146 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fallbrook Ave over Bell Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Fallbrook Ave over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.