FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N5-E&W118 CONNECTR

Carrying N5-E&W118 CONNECTR over PAXTON STREET

07-LA-005-39.05-LA, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N5-E&W118 CONNECTR

The N5-E&W118 CONNECTR bridge in Los Angeles, California carries N5-E&W118 CONNECTR over PAXTON STREET. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 40.8 meters (134 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 55,945 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How N5-E&W118 CONNECTR compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
N5-E&W118 CONNECTR 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
7.5
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
40.8 m (134 ft)
Deck Width
25.5 m (84 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
55,945 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53 1127G

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N5-E&W118 CONNECTR 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 N5-E&W118 CONNECTR against other structures in Los Angeles 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 N5-E&W118 CONNECTR?

N5-E&W118 CONNECTR in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N5-E&W118 CONNECTR inspected?

N5-E&W118 CONNECTR'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 55,945 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N5-E&W118 CONNECTR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N5-E&W118 CONNECTR?

N5-E&W118 CONNECTR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N5-E&W118 CONNECTR?

N5-E&W118 CONNECTR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is N5-E&W118 CONNECTR and does age affect safety?

N5-E&W118 CONNECTR was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.

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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