US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Castaic Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R56.26 · Structure no. 53 0009L

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Castaic Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over Castaic Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,420 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,584 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesCastaic Creek
Location07-LA-005-R56.26
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.45124, -118.61458
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,420 (2018)
Projected traffic73,584 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 SB over Castaic Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Castaic Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Castaic Creek carry?

About 54,420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Castaic Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Castaic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.