INTERSTATE 5
INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005s-C45.75, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1955, the bridge carries 203K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Metrolink&Up RR Tunnel#5.
INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 60/100. 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 1955 and is now 71 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 203,359 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Metrolink&Up RR Tunnel#5. 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 71-year-old bridge located 07-La-005s-C45.75 in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Metrolink&Up RR Tunnel#5 with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 203K vehicles per day. Built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, the structure spans 40.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (60/100) 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 60/100 (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 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, making it 71 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 203K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 40.2 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005s-C45.75, 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-005s-C45.75 in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Metrolink&Up RR Tunnel#5. Its coordinates are 34.336158, -118.508111. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Metrolink&Up RR Tunnel#5. The bridge is 40.2 meters long and was built in 1955, with reconstruction in 1975.
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.