FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SYCAMORE PL

Carrying SYCAMORE PL over SIERRA MADRE WASH

0.6MI W/O SANTA ANITA AVE, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SYCAMORE PL

The SYCAMORE PL bridge in Los Angeles, California carries SYCAMORE PL over SIERRA MADRE WASH. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 408 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 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.8 metric tons.

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

How SYCAMORE PL compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
SYCAMORE PL 18.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.7
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
18.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
408 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C1038

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • 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

SYCAMORE PL 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 SYCAMORE PL 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 SYCAMORE PL?

SYCAMORE PL 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 SYCAMORE PL inspected?

SYCAMORE PL'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 408 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SYCAMORE PL 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 SYCAMORE PL?

SYCAMORE PL has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SYCAMORE PL?

SYCAMORE PL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SYCAMORE PL and does age affect safety?

SYCAMORE PL was built in 1928, making it 98 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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