FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BREA CYN RD

Carrying BREA CYN RD over SAN JOSE CRK

150FT S/O VAL BLVD, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BREA CYN RD

The BREA CYN RD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries BREA CYN RD over SAN JOSE CRK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 28.3 meters (93 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,929 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. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.0 metric tons.

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

How BREA CYN RD compares

▲ 2.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
BREA CYN RD 34.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
0.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Last Reconstructed
1986
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
28.3 m (93 ft)
Deck Width
31.1 m (102 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
23,929 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C0508

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for 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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

BREA CYN RD 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 BREA CYN RD 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 BREA CYN RD?

BREA CYN RD 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 BREA CYN RD inspected?

BREA CYN RD'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 23,929 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BREA CYN RD 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 BREA CYN RD?

BREA CYN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BREA CYN RD?

BREA CYN RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BREA CYN RD and does age affect safety?

BREA CYN RD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.

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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