US Bridges

Auto DR S over Compton Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Alameda ST · Structure no. 53C1718

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
128 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auto DR S over Compton Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Auto DR S over Compton Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAuto DR S
CrossesCompton Crk
Location0.1MI W/O Alameda ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.87611, -118.22039
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2012)
Projected traffic124 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Auto DR S over Compton Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auto DR S over Compton Crk 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 2021.

How much traffic does Auto DR S over Compton Crk carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Auto DR S over Compton Crk?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Auto DR S over Compton Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.