US Bridges

N5-E210 Connector over Metrolink UP RR San Fern

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R43.83 · Structure no. 53 1990G

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-E210 Connector over Metrolink UP RR San Fern is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-E210 Connector over Metrolink UP RR San Fern in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,851 by 2047. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN5-E210 Connector
CrossesMetrolink UP RR San Fern
Location07-LA-005-R43.83
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.31445, -118.48816
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic6,851 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 N5-E210 Connector over Metrolink UP RR San Fern built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-E210 Connector over Metrolink UP RR San Fern 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N5-E210 Connector over Metrolink UP RR San Fern carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N5-E210 Connector over Metrolink UP RR San Fern?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N5-E210 Connector over Metrolink UP RR San Fern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.