FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SANDRA AVE

Carrying SANDRA AVE over ARCADIA WASH

0.1MI E/O EL MONTE AVE, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SANDRA AVE

The SANDRA AVE bridge in Los Angeles, California carries SANDRA AVE over ARCADIA WASH. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.

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

How SANDRA AVE compares

▲ 1.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
SANDRA AVE 33.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.2
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
14.4 m (47 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
408 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C1424

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.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

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

SANDRA 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 SANDRA AVE inspected?

SANDRA 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 408 vehicles per day.

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

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

SANDRA AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SANDRA AVE?

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

How old is SANDRA AVE and does age affect safety?

SANDRA AVE was built in 1955, making it 71 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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