NORDHOFF WAY
Carrying NORDHOFF WAY over UP RR & LIMEKILN CHAN
0.3 M E/O CORBIN AVE, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORDHOFF WAY
The NORDHOFF WAY bridge in Los Angeles, California carries NORDHOFF WAY over UP RR & LIMEKILN CHAN. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 69.2 meters (227 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 28,500 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 50.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORDHOFF WAY compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 69.2 m (227 ft)
- Deck Width
- 27.6 m (91 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 28,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53C1977
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 NORDHOFF WAY 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 NORDHOFF WAY 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 NORDHOFF WAY?
NORDHOFF WAY in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORDHOFF WAY inspected?
NORDHOFF WAY'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 28,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORDHOFF WAY 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 NORDHOFF WAY?
NORDHOFF WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORDHOFF WAY?
NORDHOFF WAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NORDHOFF WAY and does age affect safety?
NORDHOFF WAY was built in 1990, making it 36 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.
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