SIERRA HWY
Carrying SIERRA HWY over UNNAMED WASH
2.0MI S/O KERN CO LINE, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SIERRA HWY
The SIERRA HWY bridge in Los Angeles, California carries SIERRA HWY over UNNAMED WASH. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1931, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,838 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. 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 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SIERRA HWY compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1921
- Last Reconstructed
- 1931
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,838 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53C0389
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
SIERRA HWY 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 SIERRA HWY 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 SIERRA HWY?
SIERRA HWY in Los Angeles, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SIERRA HWY inspected?
SIERRA HWY'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 3,838 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SIERRA HWY 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 SIERRA HWY?
SIERRA HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SIERRA HWY?
SIERRA HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SIERRA HWY and does age affect safety?
SIERRA HWY was built in 1921, making it 105 years old and last reconstructed in 1931.
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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