Lankershim Blvd over Route 5
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-34.99-LA · Structure no. 53 1118
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,423
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lankershim Blvd over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lankershim Blvd over Route 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 12,423 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,416 by 2038. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Lankershim Blvd over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lankershim Blvd over Route 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does Lankershim Blvd over Route 5 carry?
About 12,423 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lankershim Blvd over Route 5?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Lankershim Blvd over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.