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Los Angeles County, CA · Structure #53 1134

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-34.58-La, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 187K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Metrolink Up RR San Fern.

INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. 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 1961 and is now 65 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 187,358 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing Metrolink Up RR San Fern. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
187K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
157.7m
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
Metrolink Up RR San Fern
State
California
County
Los Angeles County
Location
07-La-005-34.58-La
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
2013
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
187,358
Lanes
9
Length
157.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
53 1134

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 65-year-old bridge located 07-La-005-34.58-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Metrolink Up RR San Fern with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 187K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, the structure spans 157.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) 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-005-34.58-La, Los Angeles County, California

34.226942, -118.379111

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (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 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 187K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 157.7 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-34.58-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-005-34.58-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Metrolink Up RR San Fern. Its coordinates are 34.226942, -118.379111. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Metrolink Up RR San Fern. The bridge is 157.7 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 2013.

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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.