I 5 over Washington Blvd
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-11.55-CMRC · Structure no. 53 0635
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 222,360
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 5 over Washington Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 5 over Washington Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 72 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 222,360 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 244,095 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 5 over Washington Blvd built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I 5 over Washington Blvd 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 5 over Washington Blvd carry?
About 222,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 5 over Washington Blvd?
The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.
Who owns I 5 over Washington Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.