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Los Angeles County, CA · Structure #53 1127

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-39.05-La, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of B (68/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 275K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Paxton Street.

INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 68/100. 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 275,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Paxton Street. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
68/100
68
Condition Score
275K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
46.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureFair
6/9

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
Paxton Street
State
California
County
Los Angeles County
Location
07-La-005-39.05-La
Year Built
1963
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
275,000
Lanes
10
Length
46.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
53 1127

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 63-year-old bridge located 07-La-005-39.05-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Paxton Street with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 275K vehicles per day. Built in 1963, the structure spans 46.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (68/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

07-La-005-39.05-La, Los Angeles County, California

34.262928, -118.440544

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 68/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 275K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 46.5 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-39.05-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-005-39.05-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Paxton Street. Its coordinates are 34.262928, -118.440544. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Paxton Street. The bridge is 46.5 meters long and was built in 1963.

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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.