US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Main Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-19.20-LA · Structure no. 53 1360

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Main Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Main Street 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 234,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260,647 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesMain Street
Location07-LA-005-19.20-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.06588, -118.21608
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.2 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234,000 (2021)
Projected traffic260,647 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Interstate 5 over Main Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Main Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Main Street carry?

About 234,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Interstate 5 over Main Street?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.