ROUTE 5
ROUTE 5 in 07-La-005-39.98-La, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of B (71/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 156K vehicles daily on ROUTE 5 over Brand BLVD.
ROUTE 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. ROUTE 5 carries an average daily traffic count of 156,373 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Brand BLVD. 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
ROUTE 5 is a 63-year-old bridge located 07-La-005-39.98-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries ROUTE 5 over Brand BLVD with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 156K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, the structure spans 65 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ROUTE 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.
ROUTE 5 was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
ROUTE 5 carries approximately 156K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 65 meters long and located on ROUTE 5 in 07-La-005-39.98-La, Los Angeles County, California.
No, ROUTE 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.
ROUTE 5 is located 07-La-005-39.98-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries ROUTE 5 over Brand BLVD. Its coordinates are 34.274061, -118.449814. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
ROUTE 5 carries ROUTE 5 over Brand BLVD. The bridge is 65 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 2010.
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.