US Bridges

I 5 SB over I 5 & Castaic Road

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R59.95L · Structure no. 53 1902L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
486 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,657
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 5 SB over I 5 & Castaic Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 5 SB over I 5 & Castaic Road in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 36,657 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,859 by 2041. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 5 SB
CrossesI 5 & Castaic Road
Location07-LA-005-R59.95L
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.50151, -118.62723
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length486 ft (148.1 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,657 (2018)
Projected traffic52,859 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 I 5 SB over I 5 & Castaic Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 5 SB over I 5 & Castaic Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 5 SB over I 5 & Castaic Road carry?

About 36,657 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 5 SB over I 5 & Castaic Road?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I 5 SB over I 5 & Castaic Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.