FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TUMBLEWEED RD

Carrying TUMBLEWEED RD over CRUTHERS CRK

0.3MI E/O LONGVIEW RD, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TUMBLEWEED RD

The TUMBLEWEED RD bridge in Los Angeles, California carries TUMBLEWEED RD over CRUTHERS CRK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 459 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.8 metric tons.

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

How TUMBLEWEED RD compares

▲ 68.5
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
TUMBLEWEED RD 99.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
459 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C1845

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TUMBLEWEED RD 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 TUMBLEWEED RD 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 TUMBLEWEED RD?

TUMBLEWEED RD in Los Angeles, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TUMBLEWEED RD inspected?

TUMBLEWEED RD'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 459 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TUMBLEWEED RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TUMBLEWEED RD?

TUMBLEWEED RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TUMBLEWEED RD?

TUMBLEWEED RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TUMBLEWEED RD and does age affect safety?

TUMBLEWEED RD was built in 1956, making it 70 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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