Olympic Blvd over Route 5
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-14.16 · Structure no. 53 0606
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 417 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Olympic Blvd over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olympic Blvd over Route 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,997 by 2045. The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long and 85 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Olympic Blvd over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Olympic Blvd over Route 5 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Olympic Blvd over Route 5 carry?
About 25,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Olympic Blvd over Route 5?
The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Olympic Blvd over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.