US Bridges

Route 710 NB over Route 5 Conn Telegraph

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-23.19-CMRC · Structure no. 53 0785R

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
704 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
216,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 710 NB over Route 5 Conn Telegraph is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 710 NB over Route 5 Conn Telegraph in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 71 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 216,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 220,000 by 2041. The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 710 NB
CrossesRoute 5 Conn Telegraph
Location07-LA-710-23.19-CMRC
RouteInterstate 710
Coordinates34.01542, -118.1722
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length704 ft (214.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216,000 (2017)
Projected traffic220,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Route 710 NB over Route 5 Conn Telegraph built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Route 710 NB over Route 5 Conn Telegraph 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 710 NB over Route 5 Conn Telegraph carry?

About 216,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route 710 NB over Route 5 Conn Telegraph?

The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Route 710 NB over Route 5 Conn Telegraph?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.