Esperanza Street over Route 5
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-15.33-LA · Structure no. 53 0603
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Esperanza Street over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Esperanza Street over Route 5 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,354 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Esperanza Street over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Esperanza 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 Esperanza Street over Route 5 carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Esperanza Street over Route 5?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Esperanza Street over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.