US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Buena Vista ST Winona Av

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-31.23-BRB · Structure no. 53 1110

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
466 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
239,020
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Buena Vista ST Winona Av is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Buena Vista ST Winona Av in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 65 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 466 ft (142 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesBuena Vista ST Winona Av
Location07-LA-005-31.23-BRB
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.19898, -118.33759
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.5 m)
Roadway width187 ft (57 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239,020 (2018)
Projected traffic244,065 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
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 Buena Vista ST Winona Av built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Buena Vista ST Winona Av 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 Buena Vista ST Winona Av carry?

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

How long is Interstate 5 over Buena Vista ST Winona Av?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Buena Vista ST Winona Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.