I 5 SB over Smokey Bear Road
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R77.96 · Structure no. 53 1805L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,890
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 5 SB over Smokey Bear Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 5 SB over Smokey Bear Road 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 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 35,890 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,346 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 5 SB over Smokey Bear Road built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 5 SB over Smokey Bear 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I 5 SB over Smokey Bear Road carry?
About 35,890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I 5 SB over Smokey Bear Road?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns I 5 SB over Smokey Bear Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.