FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CYPRESS ST

Carrying CYPRESS ST over BIG DALTON WASH

0.5MI W/O VINCENT AVE, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CYPRESS ST

The CYPRESS ST bridge in Los Angeles, California carries CYPRESS ST over BIG DALTON WASH. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 59.4 meters (195 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,545 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.0 metric tons.

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

How CYPRESS ST compares

▲ 3.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
CYPRESS ST 35.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Last Reconstructed
1985
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
59.4 m (195 ft)
Deck Width
23.8 m (78 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,545 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C0673

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CYPRESS ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CYPRESS 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 CYPRESS ST?

CYPRESS ST in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CYPRESS ST inspected?

CYPRESS 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 5,545 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CYPRESS ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CYPRESS ST?

CYPRESS ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CYPRESS ST?

CYPRESS ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CYPRESS ST and does age affect safety?

CYPRESS ST was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.

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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