US Bridges

Glendale Blvd over I-5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-23.66-LA · Structure no. 53 1068

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,973
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Blvd over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glendale Blvd over I-5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 12,973 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,963 by 2041. The structure is 369 ft (112.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlendale Blvd
CrossesI-5
Location07-LA-005-23.66-LA
RouteCity Street 0L311
Coordinates34.11144, -118.26506
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,973 (2018)
Projected traffic16,963 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Glendale Blvd over I-5 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glendale Blvd over I-5 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Glendale Blvd over I-5 carry?

About 12,973 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Blvd over I-5?

The structure is 369 ft (112.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Blvd over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.