US Bridges

Tejon Pass Oc over Route 5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R87.37 · Structure no. 53 1779

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tejon Pass Oc over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tejon Pass Oc over Route 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTejon Pass Oc
CrossesRoute 5
Location07-LA-005-R87.37
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.80267, -118.87726
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tejon Pass Oc over Route 5 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tejon Pass Oc over Route 5 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tejon Pass Oc over Route 5 carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tejon Pass Oc over Route 5?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tejon Pass Oc over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.