Whittier BL-N101 over Route 5 SB
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-S0.22-LA · Structure no. 53 1357S
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whittier BL-N101 over Route 5 SB is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whittier BL-N101 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 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 42,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,300 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whittier BL-N101 over Route 5 SB built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whittier BL-N101 over Route 5 SB 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Whittier BL-N101 over Route 5 SB carry?
About 42,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Whittier BL-N101 over Route 5 SB?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Whittier BL-N101 over Route 5 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.