US Bridges

Victory Blvd over Bull Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Btw Petit Av & Forbes Av · Structure no. 53C1367

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,514
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Blvd over Bull Creek is a concrete slab carrying Victory Blvd over Bull Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 70 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 46,514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,922 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVictory Blvd
CrossesBull Creek
LocationBtw Petit Av & Forbes Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.18653, -118.49788
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,514 (2018)
Projected traffic94,922 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Victory Blvd 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 Victory Blvd over Bull Creek carry?

About 46,514 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Victory Blvd over Bull Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Blvd over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.