US Bridges

Ramp/Connector 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-36.35-LA · Structure no. 53 1221F

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,163
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Connector 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp/Connector 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel 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 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 32,163 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,769 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp/Connector 5
CrossesTujunga Wash Channel
Location07-LA-005-36.35-LA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.23273, -118.41045
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,163 (2011)
Projected traffic39,769 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp/Connector 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel built?

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

What condition is Ramp/Connector 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel 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 Tujunga Wash Channel carry?

About 32,163 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Connector 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Connector 5 over Tujunga Wash Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.