LANKERSHIM BLVD
Carrying LANKERSHIM BLVD over LOS ANGELES RIVER
0.5 MI NORTH OF US-101, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LANKERSHIM BLVD
The LANKERSHIM BLVD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries LANKERSHIM BLVD over LOS ANGELES RIVER. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 52.7 meters (173 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 44,000 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LANKERSHIM BLVD 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
- 1940
- Last Reconstructed
- 1999
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 52.7 m (173 ft)
- Deck Width
- 35.2 m (115 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 44,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53C0310
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LANKERSHIM BLVD 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 LANKERSHIM BLVD 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 LANKERSHIM BLVD?
LANKERSHIM BLVD 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 LANKERSHIM BLVD inspected?
LANKERSHIM BLVD'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 44,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LANKERSHIM BLVD 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 LANKERSHIM BLVD?
LANKERSHIM BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LANKERSHIM BLVD?
LANKERSHIM BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LANKERSHIM BLVD and does age affect safety?
LANKERSHIM BLVD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.
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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