AZUSA AVE
Carrying AZUSA AVE over BIG DALTON WASH
0.1MI S/O ARROW HWY, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AZUSA AVE
The AZUSA AVE bridge in Los Angeles, California carries AZUSA AVE over BIG DALTON WASH. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1959, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.1 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35,490 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. 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 37.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AZUSA AVE 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
- 1941
- Last Reconstructed
- 1959
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 35.1 m (115 ft)
- Deck Width
- 29.9 m (98 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35,490 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53C2047
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
AZUSA 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 AZUSA 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 AZUSA AVE?
AZUSA 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 AZUSA AVE inspected?
AZUSA 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 35,490 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AZUSA 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 AZUSA AVE?
AZUSA AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AZUSA AVE?
AZUSA AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is AZUSA AVE and does age affect safety?
AZUSA AVE was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 1959.
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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