US Bridges

S605-S5 Connector over Route 5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-605-R9.65-SFSP · Structure no. 53 1083F

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S605-S5 Connector over Route 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S605-S5 Connector over Route 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS605-S5 Connector
CrossesRoute 5
Location07-LA-605-R9.65-SFSP
RouteInterstate 605
Coordinates33.94219, -118.09764
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2021)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S605-S5 Connector over Route 5 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S605-S5 Connector over Route 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S605-S5 Connector over Route 5 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S605-S5 Connector over Route 5?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S605-S5 Connector over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.