US Bridges

State Street over Route 5

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-18.25-LA · Structure no. 53 1349

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Street over Route 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,028 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesRoute 5
Location07-LA-005-18.25-LA
RouteCity Street 0L346
Coordinates34.052, -118.21434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2021)
Projected traffic32,028 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 State Street over Route 5 built?

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

What condition is State Street over Route 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 State Street over Route 5 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Route 5?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.