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Los Angeles County, CA · Structure #53 1673M

ROUTE 5

ROUTE 5 in 07-La-005-30.00-Brb, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 239K vehicles daily on ROUTE 5 over Burbank West Channel. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
239K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
45.1m
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
ROUTE 5
Crosses Over
Burbank West Channel
State
California
County
Los Angeles County
Location
07-La-005-30.00-Brb
Year Built
1960
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
239,016
Lanes
8
Length
45.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
53 1673M

About This Bridge

ROUTE 5 is a 66-year-old bridge located 07-La-005-30.00-Brb in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries ROUTE 5 over Burbank West Channel with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 239K vehicles per day. Built in 1960, the structure spans 45.1 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-005-30.00-Brb, Los Angeles County, California

34.187564, -118.321489

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Frequently Asked Questions

ROUTE 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.

ROUTE 5 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

ROUTE 5 carries approximately 239K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 45.1 meters long and located on ROUTE 5 in 07-La-005-30.00-Brb, Los Angeles County, California.

Yes, ROUTE 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.

ROUTE 5 is located 07-La-005-30.00-Brb in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries ROUTE 5 over Burbank West Channel. Its coordinates are 34.187564, -118.321489. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

ROUTE 5 carries ROUTE 5 over Burbank West Channel. The bridge is 45.1 meters long and was built in 1960.

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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.