SEVENTH AVE
Carrying SEVENTH AVE over SAN JOSE CRK CHAN
0.4MI N/O SR-60 FWY, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SEVENTH AVE
The SEVENTH AVE bridge in Los Angeles, California carries SEVENTH AVE over SAN JOSE CRK CHAN. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1978, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 54.6 meters (179 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26,484 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 41.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SEVENTH AVE 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
- 1967
- Last Reconstructed
- 1978
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 54.6 m (179 ft)
- Deck Width
- 29.4 m (96 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 26,484 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53C0497
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.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
SEVENTH 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 SEVENTH 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 SEVENTH AVE?
SEVENTH 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 SEVENTH AVE inspected?
SEVENTH 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 26,484 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SEVENTH 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 SEVENTH AVE?
SEVENTH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SEVENTH AVE?
SEVENTH AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SEVENTH AVE and does age affect safety?
SEVENTH AVE was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 1978.
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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