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Los Angeles County, CA · Structure #53 0368

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-18.96-La, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of B (62/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 242K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Up RR & Amtrak.

INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 62/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1960 and is now 66 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 5 carries an average daily traffic count of 241,740 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing Up RR & Amtrak. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
62/100
62
Condition Score
242K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
125.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 5
Crosses Over
Up RR & Amtrak
State
California
County
Los Angeles County
Location
07-La-005-18.96-La
Year Built
1960
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
241,740
Lanes
9
Length
125.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
53 0368

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 66-year-old bridge located 07-La-005-18.96-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Up RR & Amtrak with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 242K vehicles per day. Built in 1960, the structure spans 125.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (62/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

07-La-005-18.96-La, Los Angeles County, California

34.062594, -118.215550

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 62/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 242K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 125.6 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-18.96-La, Los Angeles County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 5 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE 5 is located 07-La-005-18.96-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Up RR & Amtrak. Its coordinates are 34.062594, -118.215550. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Up RR & Amtrak. The bridge is 125.6 meters long and was built in 1960.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.