US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Sonora Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-27.54-GNDL · Structure no. 53 1077R

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119,286
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Sonora Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 over Sonora Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 68 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 119,286 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,502 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesSonora Ave
Location07-LA-005-27.54-GNDL
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.16132, -118.29297
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,286 (2018)
Projected traffic116,502 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Sonora Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Sonora 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Sonora Ave carry?

About 119,286 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Sonora Ave?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Sonora Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.