Interstate 5 over Garfield Ave
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-10.88-CMRC · Structure no. 53 0637
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 218,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Garfield Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 over Garfield Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 73 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 218,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 244,095 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Interstate 5 over Garfield Ave built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Garfield Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Garfield Ave carry?
About 218,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Garfield Ave?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Garfield Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.