US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Riverside DR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-21.94-LA · Structure no. 53 0163

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
283,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Riverside DR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Riverside DR 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 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 220 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesRiverside DR
Location07-LA-005-21.94-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.09539, -118.24337
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width220 ft (67 m)
Roadway width200 ft (61 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283,000 (2015)
Projected traffic308,722 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Riverside DR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Riverside DR 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 Riverside DR carry?

About 283,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Riverside DR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Riverside DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.