US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Terra Bella Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-37.96-LA · Structure no. 53 1125

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
294,907
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Terra Bella Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Terra Bella Street 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 294,907 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370,520 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 236 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesTerra Bella Street
Location07-LA-005-37.96-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.25086, -118.42822
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width236 ft (72 m)
Roadway width230 ft (70 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294,907 (2018)
Projected traffic370,520 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Terra Bella Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Terra Bella 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 Terra Bella Street carry?

About 294,907 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Interstate 5 over Terra Bella Street?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 236 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Terra Bella Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.