Variel Ave over Browns Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · Sn Fer Mis Bl & Chat ST · Structure no. 53C1363
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,171
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Variel Ave over Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Variel Ave over Browns Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 4,171 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,152 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Variel Ave over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Variel Ave over Browns 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Variel Ave over Browns Creek carry?
About 4,171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Variel Ave over Browns Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Variel Ave over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.