DOWNEY RD
Carrying DOWNEY RD over LOS ANGELES RIV
0.8MI E/O SOTO ST, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DOWNEY RD
The DOWNEY RD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries DOWNEY RD over LOS ANGELES RIV. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 13 sections, stretching 159.4 meters (523 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,265 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DOWNEY RD 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
- 1931
- Last Reconstructed
- 1979
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 13
- Structure Length
- 159.4 m (523 ft)
- Deck Width
- 22.8 m (75 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25,265 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53C0576
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
DOWNEY 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 DOWNEY 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 DOWNEY RD?
DOWNEY 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 DOWNEY RD inspected?
DOWNEY 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 25,265 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DOWNEY 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 DOWNEY RD?
DOWNEY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DOWNEY RD?
DOWNEY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DOWNEY RD and does age affect safety?
DOWNEY RD was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.
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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