FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VINELAND AVE

Carrying VINELAND AVE over LOS ANGELES RIVER

0.2 MI NORTH VENTURA BLVD, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VINELAND AVE

The VINELAND AVE bridge in Los Angeles, California carries VINELAND AVE over LOS ANGELES RIVER. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1971, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 52.1 meters (171 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 28,300 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 53.8 metric tons.

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

How VINELAND AVE compares

▲ 22.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
VINELAND AVE 53.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
53.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1971
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
52.1 m (171 ft)
Deck Width
34.2 m (112 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
28,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C1374

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 VINELAND 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 VINELAND 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 VINELAND AVE?

VINELAND 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 VINELAND AVE inspected?

VINELAND 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 28,300 vehicles per day.

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

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

VINELAND AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VINELAND AVE?

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

How old is VINELAND AVE and does age affect safety?

VINELAND AVE was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1971.

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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