TELEGRAPH RD
Carrying TELEGRAPH RD over RIO HONDO RIV
0.5MI W/O PARAMOUNT BLVD, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TELEGRAPH RD
The TELEGRAPH RD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries TELEGRAPH RD over RIO HONDO RIV. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1959, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 9 sections, stretching 158.5 meters (520 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,717 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 20.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TELEGRAPH RD 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
- 1951
- Last Reconstructed
- 1959
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 158.5 m (520 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.7 m (61 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24,717 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53C0156
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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
TELEGRAPH RD 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 TELEGRAPH RD 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 TELEGRAPH RD?
TELEGRAPH RD in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TELEGRAPH RD inspected?
TELEGRAPH RD'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 24,717 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TELEGRAPH RD 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 TELEGRAPH RD?
TELEGRAPH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TELEGRAPH RD?
TELEGRAPH RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is TELEGRAPH RD and does age affect safety?
TELEGRAPH RD was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 1959.
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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