FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHIRLY JEAN ST

Carrying SHIRLY JEAN ST over VERDUGO WASH

100FT W/O LA CRESENTA AVE, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHIRLY JEAN ST

The SHIRLY JEAN ST bridge in Los Angeles, California carries SHIRLY JEAN ST over VERDUGO WASH. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 204 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 16.5 metric tons.

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

How SHIRLY JEAN ST compares

▼ 14.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
SHIRLY JEAN ST 16.5 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.4
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
36.0 m (118 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
204 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C0484

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 SHIRLY JEAN ST 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 SHIRLY JEAN ST 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 SHIRLY JEAN ST?

SHIRLY JEAN ST 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 SHIRLY JEAN ST inspected?

SHIRLY JEAN ST'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 204 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHIRLY JEAN ST 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 SHIRLY JEAN ST?

SHIRLY JEAN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHIRLY JEAN ST?

SHIRLY JEAN ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SHIRLY JEAN ST and does age affect safety?

SHIRLY JEAN ST was built in 1953, making it 73 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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