US Bridges

Roscoe Blvd over Route 5

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-33.28-LA · Structure no. 53 1216

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,127
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roscoe Blvd over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roscoe Blvd over Route 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,127 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,551 by 2046. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoscoe Blvd
CrossesRoute 5
Location07-LA-005-33.28-LA
RouteCity Street 0L990
Coordinates34.22128, -118.35978
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,127 (2018)
Projected traffic5,551 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Roscoe Blvd over Route 5 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roscoe Blvd over Route 5 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 2024.

How much traffic does Roscoe Blvd over Route 5 carry?

About 4,127 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roscoe Blvd over Route 5?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Roscoe Blvd over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.