Artesia Blvd over UPRR Compton CR Alameda
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Santa Fe Ave · Structure no. 53C1744
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 721 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,440
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Artesia Blvd over UPRR Compton CR Alameda is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Artesia Blvd over UPRR Compton CR Alameda in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 25,440 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,528 by 2043. The structure is 721 ft (219.8 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Artesia Blvd over UPRR Compton CR Alameda built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Artesia Blvd over UPRR Compton CR Alameda in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Artesia Blvd over UPRR Compton CR Alameda carry?
About 25,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Artesia Blvd over UPRR Compton CR Alameda?
The structure is 721 ft (219.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns Artesia Blvd over UPRR Compton CR Alameda?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.