US Bridges

N5-E&W118 Connectr over Paxton Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-39.05-LA · Structure no. 53 1127G

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,945
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-E&W118 Connectr over Paxton Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-E&W118 Connectr over Paxton Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 55,945 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,202 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN5-E&W118 Connectr
CrossesPaxton Street
Location07-LA-005-39.05-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.26317, -118.44026
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,945 (2018)
Projected traffic71,202 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 N5-E&W118 Connectr over Paxton Street built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-E&W118 Connectr over Paxton 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 N5-E&W118 Connectr over Paxton Street carry?

About 55,945 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N5-E&W118 Connectr over Paxton Street?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns N5-E&W118 Connectr over Paxton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.