US Bridges

Route 2 WB over Route 5 Riverside DR

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-14.98-LA · Structure no. 53 0527L

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,459 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 WB over Route 5 Riverside DR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 2 WB over Route 5 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 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,043 by 2047. The structure is 1,459 ft (444.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 2 WB
CrossesRoute 5 Riverside DR
Location07-LA-002-14.98-LA
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.10034, -118.25095
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,459 ft (444.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2019)
Projected traffic34,043 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Route 2 WB over Route 5 Riverside DR built?

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

What condition is Route 2 WB over Route 5 Riverside DR 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 Route 2 WB over Route 5 Riverside DR carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 WB over Route 5 Riverside DR?

The structure is 1,459 ft (444.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 WB over Route 5 Riverside DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.