W10 & E10 BUSWAYS
Carrying W10 & E10 BUSWAYS over RIO HONDO RIVER
07-LA-010S-28.33-EMTE, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W10 & E10 BUSWAYS
The W10 & E10 BUSWAYS bridge in Los Angeles, California carries W10 & E10 BUSWAYS over RIO HONDO RIVER. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 110.8 meters (364 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W10 & E10 BUSWAYS compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 110.8 m (364 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.3 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53 2637
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
W10 & E10 BUSWAYS is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare W10 & E10 BUSWAYS 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 W10 & E10 BUSWAYS?
W10 & E10 BUSWAYS in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W10 & E10 BUSWAYS inspected?
W10 & E10 BUSWAYS'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 500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W10 & E10 BUSWAYS is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W10 & E10 BUSWAYS?
W10 & E10 BUSWAYS has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W10 & E10 BUSWAYS?
W10 & E10 BUSWAYS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is W10 & E10 BUSWAYS and does age affect safety?
W10 & E10 BUSWAYS was built in 1972, making it 54 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.
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