US Bridges

Eastern Ave over Route 5 & Conn

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-13.89-CMRC · Structure no. 53 0607

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,830
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Ave over Route 5 & Conn is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eastern Ave over Route 5 & Conn 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 16,830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,785 by 2045. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEastern Ave
CrossesRoute 5 & Conn
Location07-LA-005-13.89-CMRC
RouteCity Street 0L359
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.01661, -118.17475
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,830 (2020)
Projected traffic24,785 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Eastern Ave over Route 5 & Conn built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Ave over Route 5 & Conn 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 Eastern Ave over Route 5 & Conn carry?

About 16,830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Ave over Route 5 & Conn?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Ave over Route 5 & Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.