FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MARENGO AVE

Carrying MARENGO AVE over UPRR

50FT S/O MISSION RD, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
67 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MARENGO AVE

The MARENGO AVE bridge in Los Angeles, California carries MARENGO AVE over UPRR. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.1 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,009 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 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.1 metric tons.

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

How MARENGO AVE compares

▲ 35.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
MARENGO AVE 67.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.7
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
67.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.1 m (73 ft)
Deck Width
18.8 m (62 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,009 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C1664

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

MARENGO AVE 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 MARENGO 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 MARENGO AVE?

MARENGO AVE 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 MARENGO AVE inspected?

MARENGO 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 14,009 vehicles per day.

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

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

MARENGO AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MARENGO AVE?

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

How old is MARENGO AVE and does age affect safety?

MARENGO AVE was built in 1979, making it 47 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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