US Bridges

Lanzit Ave over Compton Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI W Central Ave · Structure no. 53C1224

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lanzit Ave over Compton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lanzit Ave over Compton Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953, 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,565 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLanzit Ave
CrossesCompton Creek
Location0.1 MI W Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.93505, -118.255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2016)
Projected traffic4,565 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Lanzit Ave over Compton Creek built?

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

What condition is Lanzit 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 Lanzit Ave over Compton Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lanzit Ave over Compton Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lanzit Ave over Compton Creek?

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