US Bridges

San Pedro ST over Compton Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Between 107th & 108th ST · Structure no. 53C1311

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,953
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Pedro ST over Compton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying San Pedro ST 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 10,953 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,783 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Pedro ST
CrossesCompton Creek
LocationBetween 107th & 108th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.93869, -118.26941
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,953 (2016)
Projected traffic21,783 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 San Pedro ST over Compton Creek built?

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

What condition is San Pedro ST 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 San Pedro ST over Compton Creek carry?

About 10,953 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is San Pedro ST over Compton Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns San Pedro ST over Compton Creek?

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