FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VICTORY BLVD

Carrying VICTORY BLVD over BELL CREEK (S FORK)

0.1 MI E/O PLATT AVE, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VICTORY BLVD

The VICTORY BLVD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries VICTORY BLVD over BELL CREEK (S FORK). It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 27,000 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 45.0 metric tons.

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

How VICTORY BLVD compares

▲ 13.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
VICTORY BLVD 45.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
23.8 m (78 ft)
Deck Width
27.8 m (91 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
27,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C1365

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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) 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 VICTORY BLVD 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 VICTORY 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 VICTORY BLVD?

VICTORY BLVD 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 VICTORY BLVD inspected?

VICTORY 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 27,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VICTORY BLVD 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 VICTORY BLVD?

VICTORY BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VICTORY BLVD?

VICTORY BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is VICTORY BLVD and does age affect safety?

VICTORY BLVD was built in 1959, making it 67 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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