FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOS ANGELES AVE

Carrying LOS ANGELES AVE over ARROYO SIMI

0.1 MI W OF FIRST STREET, Ventura, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOS ANGELES AVE

The LOS ANGELES AVE bridge in Ventura, California carries LOS ANGELES AVE over ARROYO SIMI. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1974, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 47.5 meters (156 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LOS ANGELES AVE compares

▼ 2.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of California bridges
511
Bridges in Ventura · 18 in Poor condition
LOS ANGELES AVE 29.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.1
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
10.7
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Last Reconstructed
1974
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
47.5 m (156 ft)
Deck Width
29.3 m (96 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
29,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
52C0206

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOS ANGELES AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LOS ANGELES AVE against other structures in Ventura and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LOS ANGELES AVE?

LOS ANGELES AVE in Ventura, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOS ANGELES AVE inspected?

LOS ANGELES AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 29,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOS ANGELES AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOS ANGELES AVE?

LOS ANGELES AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOS ANGELES AVE?

LOS ANGELES AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LOS ANGELES AVE and does age affect safety?

LOS ANGELES AVE was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1974.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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