US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Van Nuys Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-38.50-LA · Structure no. 53 1126

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
294,907
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Van Nuys Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Van Nuys Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 294,907 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370,520 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 252 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesVan Nuys Blvd
Location07-LA-005-38.50-LA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.25675, -118.43452
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width252 ft (76.7 m)
Roadway width246 ft (75 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294,907 (2018)
Projected traffic370,520 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure15
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 Van Nuys Blvd built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Van Nuys Blvd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Van Nuys Blvd carry?

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

How long is Interstate 5 over Van Nuys Blvd?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 252 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Van Nuys Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.