US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Rye Canyon Road

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R54.17-SCTA · Structure no. 53 1688

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134,080
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Rye Canyon Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Rye Canyon Road in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 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 134,080 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,800 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesRye Canyon Road
Location07-LA-005-R54.17-SCTA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.43111, -118.58779
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating0.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.1 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,080 (2018)
Projected traffic202,800 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Rye Canyon Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Rye Canyon Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Rye Canyon Road carry?

About 134,080 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Rye Canyon Road?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Rye Canyon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.