US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Hollywood Way

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-32.35-LA · Structure no. 53 1112

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
183,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Hollywood Way is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Hollywood Way in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 183,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 239,659 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesHollywood Way
Location07-LA-005-32.35-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.21234, -118.34833
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width171 ft (52 m)
Roadway width165 ft (50.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,000 (2018)
Projected traffic239,659 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 Hollywood Way built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Hollywood Way 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 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Hollywood Way carry?

About 183,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Hollywood Way?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Hollywood Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.