US Bridges

Victory Blvd over Bell Creek (s Fork)

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI E/O Platt Ave · Structure no. 53C1365

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Blvd over Bell Creek (s Fork) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Victory Blvd over Bell Creek (s Fork) in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,384 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVictory Blvd
CrossesBell Creek (s Fork)
Location0.1 MI E/O Platt Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.18646, -118.64076
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2018)
Projected traffic52,384 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Victory Blvd over Bell Creek (s Fork) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Blvd over Bell Creek (s Fork) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Victory Blvd over Bell Creek (s Fork) carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Victory Blvd over Bell Creek (s Fork)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Blvd over Bell Creek (s Fork)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.