FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ACCESS ROAD

Carrying ACCESS ROAD over BALLONA CREEK

07-LA-010-R9.13-LA, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ACCESS ROAD

The ACCESS ROAD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries ACCESS ROAD over BALLONA CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 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 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 35.0 metric tons.

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

How ACCESS ROAD compares

▲ 3.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
ACCESS ROAD 35.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.7
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.8 m (78 ft)
Deck Width
5.4 m (18 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53 2642Z

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ACCESS ROAD 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 ACCESS ROAD 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 ACCESS ROAD?

ACCESS ROAD 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 ACCESS ROAD inspected?

ACCESS ROAD'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 1 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ACCESS ROAD 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 ACCESS ROAD?

ACCESS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ACCESS ROAD?

ACCESS ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ACCESS ROAD and does age affect safety?

ACCESS ROAD was built in 1964, making it 62 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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