US Bridges

W2-S5 Connector Ra over Ripple Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-15.32-LA · Structure no. 53 0256F

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W2-S5 Connector Ra over Ripple Street is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying W2-S5 Connector Ra over Ripple 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 34,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,468 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW2-S5 Connector Ra
CrossesRipple Street
Location07-LA-002-15.32-LA
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.10519, -118.25015
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,700 (2019)
Projected traffic47,468 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 W2-S5 Connector Ra over Ripple Street built?

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

What condition is W2-S5 Connector Ra over Ripple 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 2023.

How much traffic does W2-S5 Connector Ra over Ripple Street carry?

About 34,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W2-S5 Connector Ra over Ripple Street?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W2-S5 Connector Ra over Ripple Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.