US Bridges

E&W2-N5 Connector over Gilroy Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-15.30-LA · Structure no. 53 0164H

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E&W2-N5 Connector over Gilroy Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E&W2-N5 Connector over Gilroy 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 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,857 by 2047. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE&W2-N5 Connector
CrossesGilroy Street
Location07-LA-002-15.30-LA
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.10501, -118.25296
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2019)
Projected traffic17,857 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E&W2-N5 Connector over Gilroy Street built?

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

What condition is E&W2-N5 Connector 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does E&W2-N5 Connector over Gilroy Street carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E&W2-N5 Connector over Gilroy Street?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns E&W2-N5 Connector over Gilroy Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.