N5-WESTERN & W/E over Western Ave
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-27.84-GNDL · Structure no. 53 1079S
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,740
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N5-WESTERN & W/E over Western Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N5-WESTERN & W/E over Western Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,019 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 N5-WESTERN & W/E over Western Ave built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is N5-WESTERN & W/E over Western 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does N5-WESTERN & W/E over Western Ave carry?
About 5,740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is N5-WESTERN & W/E 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 47 ft wide.
Who owns N5-WESTERN & W/E over Western Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.