Interstate 5 over Newell Street
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-22.26-LA · Structure no. 53 0162
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 283,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Newell Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Newell Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 283,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 308,722 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Newell Street built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Newell Street 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 Newell Street carry?
About 283,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Newell Street?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Newell Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.