FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIO RANCHO ROAD

Carrying RIO RANCHO ROAD over SR 71

07-LA-071-3.61-POM, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: RIO RANCHO ROAD

The RIO RANCHO ROAD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries RIO RANCHO ROAD over SR 71. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 77,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

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

How RIO RANCHO ROAD compares

3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
77,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53 2718

How to read this record

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

RIO RANCHO ROAD in Los Angeles, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIO RANCHO ROAD inspected?

RIO RANCHO 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 77,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIO RANCHO ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RIO RANCHO ROAD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for RIO RANCHO ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIO RANCHO ROAD?

Ownership is not specified for RIO RANCHO ROAD in the NBI.

How old is RIO RANCHO ROAD and does age affect safety?

RIO RANCHO ROAD was built in 1988, making it 38 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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