US Bridges

Olive Ave over Route 5 & Olive Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-29.16-BRB · Structure no. 53 1087

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,854
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Ave over Route 5 & Olive Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olive Ave over Route 5 & Olive Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, 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 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 39,854 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,363 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOlive Ave
CrossesRoute 5 & Olive Ave
Location07-LA-005-29.16-BRB
RouteCity Street 0L426
Coordinates34.17868, -118.31114
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,854 (2018)
Projected traffic52,363 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Olive Ave over Route 5 & Olive Ave built?

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

What condition is Olive Ave over Route 5 & Olive 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Olive Ave over Route 5 & Olive Ave carry?

About 39,854 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Olive Ave over Route 5 & Olive Ave?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Ave over Route 5 & Olive Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.