US Bridges

Roscoe Blvd over Bull Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Btw Hvnhurst Av/Balboa Bl · Structure no. 53C1304

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roscoe Blvd over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Roscoe Blvd over Bull Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 70 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,505 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoscoe Blvd
CrossesBull Creek
LocationBtw Hvnhurst Av/Balboa Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.22059, -118.49901
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2017)
Projected traffic85,505 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Roscoe Blvd over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Roscoe Blvd over Bull 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 Roscoe Blvd over Bull Creek carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roscoe Blvd over Bull Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Roscoe Blvd over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.