FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TUJUNGA AVE

Carrying TUJUNGA AVE over LOS ANGELES RIVER

BTWN DILING ST & VNTRA B, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TUJUNGA AVE

The TUJUNGA AVE bridge in Los Angeles, California carries TUJUNGA AVE over LOS ANGELES RIVER. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 43.3 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,856 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How TUJUNGA AVE compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
TUJUNGA AVE 32.7 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Last Reconstructed
2008
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
43.3 m (142 ft)
Deck Width
18.6 m (61 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,856 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C1341

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

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

TUJUNGA 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 TUJUNGA AVE inspected?

TUJUNGA 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 20,856 vehicles per day.

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

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

TUJUNGA AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TUJUNGA AVE?

TUJUNGA AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is TUJUNGA AVE and does age affect safety?

TUJUNGA AVE was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.

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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