US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Lanark Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-32.91-LA · Structure no. 53 1113

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187,358
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Lanark Street is a concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Lanark Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 5 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 187,358 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 245,307 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesLanark Street
Location07-LA-005-32.91-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.21807, -118.35489
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.7 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,358 (2018)
Projected traffic245,307 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 Lanark Street built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Lanark Street 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 Lanark Street carry?

About 187,358 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Lanark Street?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Lanark Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.