US Bridges

Route 5 over Euclid Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-16.05-LA · Structure no. 53 1364R

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 5 over Euclid Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 5 over Euclid Ave 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,364 by 2047. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 5
CrossesEuclid Ave
Location07-LA-005-16.05-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.02715, -118.20933
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2009)
Projected traffic34,364 by 2047
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 Route 5 over Euclid Ave built?

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

What condition is Route 5 over Euclid Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 5 over Euclid Ave carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 5 over Euclid Ave?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Route 5 over Euclid Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.