US Bridges

Whittier Blvd over Route 5 SB

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-17.07-LA · Structure no. 53 1356L

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,770
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whittier Blvd over Route 5 SB is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whittier Blvd over Route 5 SB in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,676 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhittier Blvd
CrossesRoute 5 SB
Location07-LA-005-17.07-LA
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03645, -118.22077
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,770 (2020)
Projected traffic22,676 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Whittier Blvd over Route 5 SB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whittier Blvd over Route 5 SB 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Whittier Blvd over Route 5 SB carry?

About 13,770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whittier Blvd over Route 5 SB?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Whittier Blvd over Route 5 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.