US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Verdugo Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-28.92-BRB · Structure no. 53 1086

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239,020
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Verdugo Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 over Verdugo Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 239,020 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 244,065 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesVerdugo Ave
Location07-LA-005-28.92-BRB
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.1767, -118.30768
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.6 m)
Roadway width184 ft (56.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239,020 (2018)
Projected traffic244,065 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 Verdugo Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Verdugo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Verdugo Ave carry?

About 239,020 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Verdugo Ave?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Verdugo Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.