US Bridges

Interstate 5 over East Canyon Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-40.53-LA · Structure no. 53 1519M

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156,373
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over East Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 5 over East Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 156,373 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210,335 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 241 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesEast Canyon Channel
Location07-LA-005-40.53-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.28027, -118.45574
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width241 ft (73.5 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156,373 (2018)
Projected traffic210,335 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over East Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over East Canyon Channel 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 Interstate 5 over East Canyon Channel carry?

About 156,373 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over East Canyon Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 241 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over East Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.