Route 5 over Tuxford Street
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-34.65-LA · Structure no. 53 1117
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 187,358
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 5 over Tuxford Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 5 over Tuxford 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 244,492 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 156 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 5 over Tuxford Street built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 5 over Tuxford 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 5 over Tuxford Street carry?
About 187,358 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 5 over Tuxford Street?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns Route 5 over Tuxford Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.