Sheldon Street over Route 5
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-36.00-LA · Structure no. 53 1120
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,223
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheldon Street over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sheldon Street over Route 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 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 3,223 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,318 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 78 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 Sheldon Street over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheldon Street over Route 5 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 Sheldon Street over Route 5 carry?
About 3,223 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sheldon Street over Route 5?
The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Sheldon Street over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.