US Bridges

Oleander Ave over Compton Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O Alondra Blvd · Structure no. 53C1577

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,330
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oleander Ave over Compton Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oleander Ave over Compton Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 11,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,030 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOleander Ave
CrossesCompton Crk
Location0.3MI S/O Alondra Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.88642, -118.22802
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,330 (2013)
Projected traffic13,030 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Oleander Ave over Compton Crk built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oleander Ave over Compton Crk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oleander Ave over Compton Crk carry?

About 11,330 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Oleander Ave over Compton Crk?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Oleander Ave over Compton Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.