US Bridges

Lorena Street over Route 5

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-15.65-LA · Structure no. 53 0602

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lorena Street over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lorena Street over Route 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,745 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLorena Street
CrossesRoute 5
Location07-LA-005-15.65-LA
RouteCity Street 0L339
Coordinates34.02411, -118.20316
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2019)
Projected traffic20,745 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lorena Street over Route 5 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lorena Street over Route 5 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 Lorena Street over Route 5 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lorena Street over Route 5?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lorena Street over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.