26TH ST
Carrying 26TH ST over LOS ANGELES RIV
0.2MI W/O SOTO ST, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 26TH ST
The 26TH ST bridge in Los Angeles, California carries 26TH ST over LOS ANGELES RIV. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 89.3 meters (293 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,727 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 26TH ST 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
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 89.3 m (293 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,727 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53C0868
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
26TH 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 26TH 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 26TH ST?
26TH ST in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 26TH ST inspected?
26TH 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 8,727 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 26TH 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 26TH ST?
26TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 26TH ST?
26TH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 26TH ST and does age affect safety?
26TH ST was built in 1958, making it 68 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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