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Los Angeles County, CA · Structure #53 1123

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-36.86-La, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of B (71/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 291K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Branford Street.

INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 71/100. 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 1963 and is now 63 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 290,713 vehicles, with 12 lane(s) crossing Branford Street. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
71/100
71
Condition Score
291K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
44.8m
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
Branford Street
State
California
County
Los Angeles County
Location
07-La-005-36.86-La
Year Built
1963
Reconstructed
2015
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
290,713
Lanes
12
Length
44.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
53 1123

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 63-year-old bridge located 07-La-005-36.86-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Branford Street with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 291K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, the structure spans 44.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (71/100) 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-005-36.86-La, Los Angeles County, California

34.238969, -118.415753

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 71/100 (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 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 291K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 44.8 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-36.86-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-005-36.86-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Branford Street. Its coordinates are 34.238969, -118.415753. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Branford Street. The bridge is 44.8 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 2015.

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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.