US Bridges

Route 5 over Brand Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-39.98-LA · Structure no. 53 1130

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156,373
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 5 over Brand Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 5 over Brand Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 156,373 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210,335 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 5
CrossesBrand Blvd
Location07-LA-005-39.98-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.27406, -118.44981
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.7 m)
Roadway width188 ft (57.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156,373 (2018)
Projected traffic210,335 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
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 Route 5 over Brand Blvd built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Route 5 over Brand Blvd 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 5 over Brand Blvd carry?

About 156,373 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route 5 over Brand Blvd?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns Route 5 over Brand Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.