INTERSTATE 5
INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-9.47-Dny, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1953, the bridge carries 233K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Rio Hondo.
INTERSTATE 5 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 59/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1953 and is now 73 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 233,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Rio Hondo. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
INTERSTATE 5 is a 73-year-old bridge located 07-La-005-9.47-Dny in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Rio Hondo with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 233K vehicles per day. Built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1982, the structure spans 193.5 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (59/100) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 59/100 (Grade C). 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 1953 and reconstructed in 1982, making it 73 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 233K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 193.5 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-9.47-Dny, 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-005-9.47-Dny in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Rio Hondo. Its coordinates are 33.971489, -118.122681. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Rio Hondo. The bridge is 193.5 meters long and was built in 1953, with reconstruction in 1982.
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.