Route 5 over Penrose Street
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-34.28-LA · Structure no. 53 1116
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 187,358
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 5 over Penrose Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 5 over Penrose Street 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 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 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 5 over Penrose Street built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 5 over Penrose 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 Route 5 over Penrose Street carry?
About 187,358 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 5 over Penrose Street?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns Route 5 over Penrose Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.