FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CENTRALIA ST

Carrying CENTRALIA ST over COYOTE CRK

0.1MI E/O BLOOMFIELD AVE, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CENTRALIA ST

The CENTRALIA ST bridge in Los Angeles, California carries CENTRALIA ST over COYOTE CRK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 64.6 meters (212 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,000 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. 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 37.3 metric tons.

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

How CENTRALIA ST compares

▲ 6.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
CENTRALIA ST 37.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.7
Essentiality /15
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
37.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
64.6 m (212 ft)
Deck Width
23.2 m (76 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C0629

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

How to read this record

CENTRALIA ST 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 CENTRALIA 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 CENTRALIA ST?

CENTRALIA ST 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 CENTRALIA ST inspected?

CENTRALIA 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 12,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

CENTRALIA ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CENTRALIA ST?

CENTRALIA ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CENTRALIA ST and does age affect safety?

CENTRALIA ST was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

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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