US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Brock Ave Storm Drain

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-8.92-DNY · Structure no. 53 1290M

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Brock Ave Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Brock Ave Storm Drain in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 72 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 239,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 259,385 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesBrock Ave Storm Drain
Location07-LA-005-8.92-DNY
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.96316, -118.11866
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width167 ft (51 m)
Roadway width167 ft (51 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239,700 (2022)
Projected traffic259,385 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Interstate 5 over Brock Ave Storm Drain built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Brock Ave Storm Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Brock Ave Storm Drain carry?

About 239,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Brock Ave Storm Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Brock Ave Storm Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.