US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Euclid Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-16.05-LA · Structure no. 53 0601

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Euclid Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Euclid Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 258,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 270,285 by 2045. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesEuclid Ave
Location07-LA-005-16.05-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.02702, -118.20942
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258,000 (2019)
Projected traffic270,285 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
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 Interstate 5 over Euclid Ave built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Euclid Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Euclid Ave carry?

About 258,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Euclid Ave?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Euclid Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.