US Bridges

S5-E138 Connector over W138-S5 Connector Ramp

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R81.77 · Structure no. 53 1803F

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,656
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-E138 Connector over W138-S5 Connector Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-E138 Connector over W138-S5 Connector Ramp in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,656 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,302 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS5-E138 Connector
CrossesW138-S5 Connector Ramp
Location07-LA-005-R81.77
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.76554, -118.78918
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,656 (2018)
Projected traffic3,302 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S5-E138 Connector over W138-S5 Connector Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5-E138 Connector over W138-S5 Connector Ramp 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 S5-E138 Connector over W138-S5 Connector Ramp carry?

About 2,656 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-E138 Connector over W138-S5 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S5-E138 Connector over W138-S5 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.