Interstate 5 over Palomas Wash
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R60.52R · Structure no. 53 0065R
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,657
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Palomas Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 over Palomas Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 74 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 36,657 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,859 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Palomas Wash built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Palomas Wash 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Palomas Wash carry?
About 36,657 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Palomas Wash?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Palomas Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.