Vanowen Street over South Branch Bell Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.25 W/O Fallbrook Ave · Structure no. 53C1358
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,246
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanowen Street over South Branch Bell Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanowen Street over South Branch Bell Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 76 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 16,246 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,859 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Vanowen Street over South Branch Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Vanowen Street over South Branch Bell Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Vanowen Street over South Branch Bell Creek carry?
About 16,246 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Vanowen Street over South Branch Bell Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Vanowen Street over South Branch Bell Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.