Interstate 5 over Western Ave
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-27.84-GNDL · Structure no. 53 1079
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 238,572
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Western Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 over Western 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 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 238,572 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 233,004 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Western 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 Western Ave 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Western Ave carry?
About 238,572 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Western Ave?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Western Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.