Interstate 5 SB over Violin & Marple Canyons
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R60.20L · Structure no. 53 2014L
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,657
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Violin & Marple Canyons is a steel culvert carrying Interstate 5 SB over Violin & Marple Canyons 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 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 377 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Violin & Marple Canyons built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Violin & Marple Canyons 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 Interstate 5 SB over Violin & Marple Canyons carry?
About 36,657 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Violin & Marple Canyons?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 377 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Violin & Marple Canyons?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.