Interstate 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-36.35-LA · Structure no. 53 1121R
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 91,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,919 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 133 ft wide.
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel carry?
About 91,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.