US Bridges

Mcbean Pkwy Oc over Route 5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R51.44 · Structure no. 53 2057

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcbean Pkwy Oc over Route 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcbean Pkwy Oc over Route 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 17,530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,024 by 2047. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcbean Pkwy Oc
CrossesRoute 5
Location07-LA-005-R51.44
RouteCity Street 0Q001
Coordinates34.39392, -118.57169
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,530 (2018)
Projected traffic24,024 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mcbean Pkwy Oc over Route 5 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Mcbean Pkwy Oc over Route 5 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Mcbean Pkwy Oc over Route 5 carry?

About 17,530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcbean Pkwy Oc over Route 5?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Mcbean Pkwy Oc over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.