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Los Angeles County, CA · Structure #53 1011

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-R44.40-La, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of B (67/100). Built in 1955, the bridge carries 281K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl.

INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 67/100. 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 281,078 vehicles, with 18 lane(s) crossing Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
67/100
67
Condition Score
281K
Daily Traffic
1955
Year Built
14.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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
Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl
State
California
County
Los Angeles County
Location
07-La-005-R44.40-La
Year Built
1955
Reconstructed
1970
Age
71 years
Daily Traffic
281,078
Lanes
18
Length
14.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
53 1011

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 71-year-old bridge located 07-La-005-R44.40-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl with 18 traffic lanes, handling approximately 281K vehicles per day. Built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, the structure spans 14.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (67/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

07-La-005-R44.40-La, Los Angeles County, California

34.321683, -118.495961

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 67/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, 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 1970, making it 71 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 281K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 18 traffic lanes. It is 14.9 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-R44.40-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-R44.40-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl. Its coordinates are 34.321683, -118.495961. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl. The bridge is 14.9 meters long and was built in 1955, with reconstruction in 1970.

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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.