US Bridges

Compton Blvd over Acta

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 25FT E/O Alameda ST · Structure no. 53C2144

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,105
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Compton Blvd over Acta is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Compton Blvd over Acta in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 21,105 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,326 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 272 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCompton Blvd
CrossesActa
Location25FT E/O Alameda ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.89583, -118.22023
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width272 ft (82.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,105 (2013)
Projected traffic25,326 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Compton Blvd over Acta built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Compton Blvd over Acta 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Compton Blvd over Acta carry?

About 21,105 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Compton Blvd over Acta?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 272 ft wide.

Who owns Compton Blvd over Acta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.