US Bridges

Peterson Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork)

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.05 M N/O Sylvan ST · Structure no. 53C1284

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peterson Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork) is a concrete slab carrying Peterson Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork) in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,957 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeterson Ave
CrossesBell Creek(s Fork)
Location0.05 M N/O Sylvan ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.18471, -118.64636
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,957 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

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 Peterson Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peterson Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Peterson Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork) carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peterson Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork)?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Peterson Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.