US Bridges

Vanowen ST over Bull Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI East Balboa Blvd · Structure no. 53C1361

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,207
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanowen ST over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vanowen ST over Bull Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 30,207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,554 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVanowen ST
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.2 MI East Balboa Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.19382, -118.49703
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,207 (2018)
Projected traffic68,554 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Vanowen ST over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanowen ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Vanowen ST over Bull Creek carry?

About 30,207 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vanowen ST over Bull Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Vanowen ST over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.