FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ARTESIA BLVD

Carrying ARTESIA BLVD over LOS ANGELES RIV

0.1MI E/O I-710 FWY, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ARTESIA BLVD

The ARTESIA BLVD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries ARTESIA BLVD over LOS ANGELES RIV. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 12 sections, stretching 221.3 meters (726 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,518 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 26.6 metric tons.

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

How ARTESIA BLVD compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
ARTESIA BLVD 26.6 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.5
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
12
Structure Length
221.3 m (726 ft)
Deck Width
26.3 m (86 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,518 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C0575

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.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

ARTESIA BLVD 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 ARTESIA 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 ARTESIA BLVD?

ARTESIA BLVD 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 ARTESIA BLVD inspected?

ARTESIA 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 21,518 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ARTESIA BLVD 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 ARTESIA BLVD?

ARTESIA BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ARTESIA BLVD?

ARTESIA BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ARTESIA BLVD and does age affect safety?

ARTESIA BLVD was built in 1949, making it 77 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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