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Los Angeles County, CA · Structure #53 1297

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-25.55-La, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1957, the bridge carries 264K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Golf Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.

The bridge was built in 1957 and is now 69 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 264,292 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Golf Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
264K
Daily Traffic
1957
Year Built
8.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 5
Crosses Over
Golf Creek
State
California
County
Los Angeles County
Location
07-La-005-25.55-La
Year Built
1957
Reconstructed
1975
Age
69 years
Daily Traffic
264,292
Lanes
10
Length
8.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
53 1297

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 69-year-old bridge located 07-La-005-25.55-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Golf Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 264K vehicles per day. Built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1975, the structure spans 8.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

07-La-005-25.55-La, Los Angeles County, California

34.137631, -118.276233

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1975, making it 69 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 264K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 8.5 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 07-La-005-25.55-La, Los Angeles County, California.

Yes, INTERSTATE 5 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

INTERSTATE 5 is located 07-La-005-25.55-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Golf Creek. Its coordinates are 34.137631, -118.276233. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Golf Creek. The bridge is 8.5 meters long and was built in 1957, with reconstruction in 1975.

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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.