US Bridges

Platt Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork)

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 M South Victory Blvd · Structure no. 53C1287

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,850
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Platt Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork) is a concrete slab carrying Platt Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork) in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 21,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,712 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlatt Ave
CrossesBell Creek(s Fork)
Location0.1 M South Victory Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.18546, -118.6427
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,850 (2016)
Projected traffic33,712 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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

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 Platt Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Platt Ave over Bell Creek(s Fork) 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 October 2024.

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

About 21,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.