FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VERMONT AVE

Carrying VERMONT AVE over PRIVATE DRN #553

0.1MI S/O SEPULVEDA BL, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VERMONT AVE

The VERMONT AVE bridge in Los Angeles, California carries VERMONT AVE over PRIVATE DRN #553. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,610 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How VERMONT AVE compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
VERMONT AVE 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Last Reconstructed
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
46.7 m (153 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
29,610 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C0833

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VERMONT 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 VERMONT 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 VERMONT AVE?

VERMONT AVE in Los Angeles, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VERMONT AVE inspected?

VERMONT 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 29,610 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VERMONT 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 VERMONT AVE?

VERMONT AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VERMONT AVE?

VERMONT AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VERMONT AVE and does age affect safety?

VERMONT AVE was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.

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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