US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R44.40-LA · Structure no. 53 1011

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281,078
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl is a concrete slab carrying Interstate 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 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 281,078 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 346,331 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 289 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesLos Angeles Aqueduct Chl
Location07-LA-005-R44.40-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.32168, -118.49596
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width289 ft (88 m)
Roadway width285 ft (87 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281,078 (2018)
Projected traffic346,331 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure18
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl carry?

About 281,078 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 289 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Los Angeles Aqueduct Chl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.