US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Gilroy Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-22.78-LA · Structure no. 53 0164

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264,292
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Gilroy Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Gilroy Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 264,292 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 299,186 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesGilroy Street
Location07-LA-005-22.78-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.10489, -118.25285
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.8 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264,292 (2018)
Projected traffic299,186 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
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 Gilroy Street built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Gilroy Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Gilroy Street carry?

About 264,292 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Gilroy Street?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Gilroy Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.