SAN RAFAEL AVE
Carrying SAN RAFAEL AVE over ARROYO SECO CHAN
100FT W/O ARROYO BLVD, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SAN RAFAEL AVE
The SAN RAFAEL AVE bridge in Los Angeles, California carries SAN RAFAEL AVE over ARROYO SECO CHAN. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 78.8 meters (259 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 381 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 68.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SAN RAFAEL AVE 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
- 1922
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 78.8 m (259 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.9 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 381 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53C0757
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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 SAN RAFAEL AVE 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 SAN RAFAEL AVE 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 SAN RAFAEL AVE?
SAN RAFAEL AVE 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 SAN RAFAEL AVE inspected?
SAN RAFAEL AVE'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 381 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAN RAFAEL AVE 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 SAN RAFAEL AVE?
SAN RAFAEL AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SAN RAFAEL AVE?
SAN RAFAEL AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SAN RAFAEL AVE and does age affect safety?
SAN RAFAEL AVE was built in 1922, making it 104 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.
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