US Bridges

Sunland Blvd over I 5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-33.68-LA · Structure no. 53 1114

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,805
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunland Blvd over I 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunland Blvd over I 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 13,805 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,188 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunland Blvd
CrossesI 5
Location07-LA-005-33.68-LA
RouteCity Street 0L424
Coordinates34.22174, -118.36671
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,805 (2018)
Projected traffic18,188 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sunland Blvd over I 5 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunland Blvd 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Sunland Blvd over I 5 carry?

About 13,805 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunland Blvd over I 5?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Sunland Blvd over I 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.