US Bridges

Route 5 over Roxford Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-42.65-LA · Structure no. 53 1115

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278,107
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 5 over Roxford Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 5 over Roxford Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 62 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 278,107 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 380,857 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 5
CrossesRoxford Street
Location07-LA-005-42.65-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.30332, -118.47927
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.6 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278,107 (2018)
Projected traffic380,857 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Route 5 over Roxford Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Route 5 over Roxford Street 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 5 over Roxford Street carry?

About 278,107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 5 over Roxford Street?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Route 5 over Roxford Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.