US Bridges

W10-S5 Connector over Interstate 10

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-S0.55-LA · Structure no. 53 1331F

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W10-S5 Connector over Interstate 10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W10-S5 Connector over Interstate 10 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,912 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW10-S5 Connector
CrossesInterstate 10
Location07-LA-010-S0.55-LA
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.05496, -118.21582
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2015)
Projected traffic67,912 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W10-S5 Connector over Interstate 10 built?

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

What condition is W10-S5 Connector over Interstate 10 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W10-S5 Connector over Interstate 10 carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W10-S5 Connector over Interstate 10?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W10-S5 Connector over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.