US Bridges

Sharp AV-S5 on Rmp over S5-S170 Connector Ramp

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-36.34-LA · Structure no. 53 1222K

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,601
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharp AV-S5 on Rmp over S5-S170 Connector Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sharp AV-S5 on Rmp over S5-S170 Connector Ramp 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,601 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,758 by 2041. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSharp AV-S5 on Rmp
CrossesS5-S170 Connector Ramp
Location07-LA-005-36.34-LA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.23264, -118.4103
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,601 (2018)
Projected traffic5,758 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Sharp AV-S5 on Rmp over S5-S170 Connector Ramp built?

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

What condition is Sharp AV-S5 on Rmp over S5-S170 Connector Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sharp AV-S5 on Rmp over S5-S170 Connector Ramp carry?

About 4,601 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sharp AV-S5 on Rmp over S5-S170 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sharp AV-S5 on Rmp over S5-S170 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.