US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Branford Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-36.86-LA · Structure no. 53 1123

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290,713
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Branford Street is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 over Branford Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 290,713 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 317,539 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 240 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesBranford Street
Location07-LA-005-36.86-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.23897, -118.41575
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width240 ft (73.2 m)
Roadway width233 ft (71.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290,713 (2018)
Projected traffic317,539 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Branford Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Branford 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Branford Street carry?

About 290,713 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Branford Street?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 240 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Branford Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.