Platt Ave over Bell Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.1 M N/O Vanowen ST · Structure no. 53C1288
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Platt Ave over Bell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Platt Ave over Bell Creek 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,326 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Platt Ave over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Platt Ave over Bell 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Platt Ave over Bell Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Platt Ave over Bell Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Platt Ave over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.