Interstate 5 over Paxton Street
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-39.05-LA · Structure no. 53 1127
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Paxton Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Paxton Street 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 6 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 275,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 297,944 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 196 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Paxton Street built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Paxton Street 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 Paxton Street carry?
About 275,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Paxton Street?
The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 196 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Paxton Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.