US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Lake Hughes RD

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R59.49 · Structure no. 53 1908R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,177
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Lake Hughes RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Lake Hughes RD in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 37,177 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,065 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesLake Hughes RD
Location07-LA-005-R59.49
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.49576, -118.62347
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,177 (2018)
Projected traffic53,065 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 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 NB over Lake Hughes RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Lake Hughes RD 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 NB over Lake Hughes RD carry?

About 37,177 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Lake Hughes RD?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Lake Hughes RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.