US Bridges

S5-W2 Connector Ra over Riverside Drive

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-22.48-LA · Structure no. 53 0559F

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
604 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-W2 Connector Ra over Riverside Drive is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-W2 Connector Ra over Riverside Drive 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 8,860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,018 by 2041. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS5-W2 Connector Ra
CrossesRiverside Drive
Location07-LA-005-22.48-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.1006, -118.25105
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,860 (2018)
Projected traffic11,018 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S5-W2 Connector Ra over Riverside Drive built?

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

What condition is S5-W2 Connector Ra over Riverside Drive 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 S5-W2 Connector Ra over Riverside Drive carry?

About 8,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-W2 Connector Ra over Riverside Drive?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S5-W2 Connector Ra over Riverside Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.