US Bridges

Los Feliz BL-N5 on over I-5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-24.21-LA · Structure no. 53 1096S

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,710
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Feliz BL-N5 on over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Los Feliz BL-N5 on over I-5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 16,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,069 by 2040. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLos Feliz BL-N5 on
CrossesI-5
Location07-LA-005-24.21-LA
Coordinates34.11869, -118.27069
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,710 (2014)
Projected traffic22,069 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Los Feliz BL-N5 on over I-5 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Los Feliz BL-N5 on over I-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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Los Feliz BL-N5 on over I-5 carry?

About 16,710 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Los Feliz BL-N5 on over I-5?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Los Feliz BL-N5 on over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.