US Bridges

I 5 over 1st Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-17.77-LA · Structure no. 53 1305

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243,977
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 5 over 1st Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 5 over 1st Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 243,977 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260,390 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 5
Crosses1st Street
Location07-LA-005-17.77-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.04546, -118.21529
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.7 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243,977 (2020)
Projected traffic260,390 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-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 I 5 over 1st Street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 5 over 1st Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 5 over 1st Street carry?

About 243,977 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is I 5 over 1st Street?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns I 5 over 1st Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.