FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BLUE LINE LRT N

Carrying BLUE LINE LRT N over FIRESTONE BLVD

AT GRAHAM AVE, Los Angeles, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: BLUE LINE LRT N

The BLUE LINE LRT N bridge in Los Angeles, California carries BLUE LINE LRT N over FIRESTONE BLVD. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 35,225 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How BLUE LINE LRT N compares

3,937
Bridges in Los Angeles · 88 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
35,225 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C1981

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLUE LINE LRT N 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 BLUE LINE LRT N 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 BLUE LINE LRT N?

BLUE LINE LRT N in Los Angeles, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BLUE LINE LRT N inspected?

BLUE LINE LRT N'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 35,225 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLUE LINE LRT N is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BLUE LINE LRT N?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for BLUE LINE LRT N.

Who is responsible for maintaining BLUE LINE LRT N?

Ownership is not specified for BLUE LINE LRT N in the NBI.

How old is BLUE LINE LRT N and does age affect safety?

BLUE LINE LRT N was built in 1987, making it 39 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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