US Bridges

Ramp/Connector 5 over Tuxford Ramp Separation

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-34.72-LA · Structure no. 53 1217S

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,195
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Connector 5 over Tuxford Ramp Separation is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp/Connector 5 over Tuxford Ramp Separation in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,195 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,253 by 2038. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp/Connector 5
CrossesTuxford Ramp Separation
Location07-LA-005-34.72-LA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.22696, -118.38294
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,195 (2011)
Projected traffic8,253 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ramp/Connector 5 over Tuxford Ramp Separation built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp/Connector 5 over Tuxford Ramp Separation 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Ramp/Connector 5 over Tuxford Ramp Separation carry?

About 6,195 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Connector 5 over Tuxford Ramp Separation?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Connector 5 over Tuxford Ramp Separation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.