US Bridges

N5-N101 & S101-S5 over Soto Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-16.59-LA · Structure no. 53 0598

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-N101 & S101-S5 over Soto Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-N101 & S101-S5 over Soto Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 139,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 263,388 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN5-N101 & S101-S5
CrossesSoto Street
Location07-LA-005-16.59-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.03061, -118.21781
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,000 (2019)
Projected traffic263,388 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 N5-N101 & S101-S5 over Soto Street built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-N101 & S101-S5 over Soto Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does N5-N101 & S101-S5 over Soto Street carry?

About 139,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N5-N101 & S101-S5 over Soto Street?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns N5-N101 & S101-S5 over Soto Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.