BANDINI BLVD
Carrying BANDINI BLVD over LOS ANGELES RIV
0.1MI E/O SOTO ST, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BANDINI BLVD
The BANDINI BLVD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries BANDINI BLVD over LOS ANGELES RIV. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 8 sections, stretching 227.4 meters (746 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,275 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 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BANDINI BLVD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 227.4 m (746 ft)
- Deck Width
- 29.1 m (95 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,275 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53C0827
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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
BANDINI 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 BANDINI 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 BANDINI BLVD?
BANDINI 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 BANDINI BLVD inspected?
BANDINI 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 21,275 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BANDINI 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 BANDINI BLVD?
BANDINI BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BANDINI BLVD?
BANDINI BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is BANDINI BLVD and does age affect safety?
BANDINI BLVD was built in 1969, making it 57 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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