FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ATLANTIC AVE

Carrying ATLANTIC AVE over LOS ANGELES RIV

0.5MI S/O ALONDRA BLVD, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ATLANTIC AVE

The ATLANTIC AVE bridge in Los Angeles, California carries ATLANTIC AVE over LOS ANGELES RIV. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 15 sections, stretching 264.6 meters (868 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,298 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How ATLANTIC AVE compares

▼ 8.6
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
ATLANTIC AVE 22.7 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
9.7
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
15
Structure Length
264.6 m (868 ft)
Deck Width
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
23,298 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C0185

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority 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

ATLANTIC AVE 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 ATLANTIC AVE 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 ATLANTIC AVE?

ATLANTIC AVE 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 ATLANTIC AVE inspected?

ATLANTIC AVE'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 23,298 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ATLANTIC AVE 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 ATLANTIC AVE?

ATLANTIC AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ATLANTIC AVE?

ATLANTIC AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ATLANTIC AVE and does age affect safety?

ATLANTIC AVE was built in 1937, making it 89 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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