Route 5 over Penrose Street
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-34.28-LA · Structure no. 53 1116K
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,320
- 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 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 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,362 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 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 Route 5 over Penrose Street carry?
About 4,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 5 over Penrose Street?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Route 5 over Penrose Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.