US Bridges

Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 5

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-18.06-LA · Structure no. 53 1314

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,030
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 5 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 27,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,149 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCesar E. Chavez Av
CrossesInterstate 5
Location07-LA-005-18.06-LA
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.04962, -118.21435
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,030 (2020)
Projected traffic40,149 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 5 carry?

About 27,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 5?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.