US Bridges

Atlantic Blvd over Route 5

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-12.80-CMRC · Structure no. 53 0041

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Blvd over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Atlantic Blvd over Route 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 52,020 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,403 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAtlantic Blvd
CrossesRoute 5
Location07-LA-005-12.80-CMRC
RouteCity Street 0L062
Coordinates34.00854, -118.15867
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,020 (2022)
Projected traffic83,403 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic Blvd over Route 5 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Blvd over Route 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Atlantic Blvd over Route 5 carry?

About 52,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Blvd over Route 5?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Blvd over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.