FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ACCESS RD CITY YDS

Carrying ACCESS RD CITY YDS over ALHAMBRA WASH

0.1MI W/O NEW AVE, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ACCESS RD CITY YDS

The ACCESS RD CITY YDS bridge in Los Angeles, California carries ACCESS RD CITY YDS over ALHAMBRA WASH. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.6 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 505 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 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.7 metric tons.

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

How ACCESS RD CITY YDS compares

▲ 15.4
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of California bridges
3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition
ACCESS RD CITY YDS 46.7 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.3
Essentiality /15
10.0
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.6 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
10.6 m (35 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
505 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C1675

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

ACCESS RD CITY YDS 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 ACCESS RD CITY YDS 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 ACCESS RD CITY YDS?

ACCESS RD CITY YDS 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 ACCESS RD CITY YDS inspected?

ACCESS RD CITY YDS'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 505 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ACCESS RD CITY YDS 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 ACCESS RD CITY YDS?

ACCESS RD CITY YDS has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ACCESS RD CITY YDS?

ACCESS RD CITY YDS is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ACCESS RD CITY YDS and does age affect safety?

ACCESS RD CITY YDS was built in 1969, making it 57 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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