US Bridges

Mckinley Avenue over Compton Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Btwn 108th ST & 109th ST · Structure no. 53C1248

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinley Avenue over Compton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mckinley Avenue 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMckinley Avenue
CrossesCompton Creek
LocationBtwn 108th ST & 109th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.93771, -118.26077
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2015)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Mckinley Avenue over Compton Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckinley Avenue 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 Mckinley Avenue over Compton Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mckinley Avenue over Compton Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinley Avenue over Compton Creek?

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