US Bridges

Inglewood Blvd over Centinela Creek

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · Btw Hammack St/Bray ST · Structure no. 53C1212

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inglewood Blvd over Centinela Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Inglewood Blvd over Centinela Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,222 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInglewood Blvd
CrossesCentinela Creek
LocationBtw Hammack St/Bray ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.98731, -118.40907
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2017)
Projected traffic31,222 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Inglewood Blvd over Centinela Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inglewood Blvd over Centinela 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 2024.

How much traffic does Inglewood Blvd over Centinela Creek carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Inglewood Blvd over Centinela Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Inglewood Blvd over Centinela Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.