US Bridges

N5-E118 Connector over N5-PAXTON & PAXTON-N5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-39.15-LA · Structure no. 53 2350G

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,983
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-E118 Connector over N5-PAXTON & PAXTON-N5 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-E118 Connector over N5-PAXTON & PAXTON-N5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 16,983 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,589 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN5-E118 Connector
CrossesN5-PAXTON & PAXTON-N5
Location07-LA-005-39.15-LA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.26453, -118.44079
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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,983 (2018)
Projected traffic21,589 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 N5-E118 Connector over N5-PAXTON & PAXTON-N5 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-E118 Connector over N5-PAXTON & PAXTON-N5 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N5-E118 Connector over N5-PAXTON & PAXTON-N5 carry?

About 16,983 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N5-E118 Connector over N5-PAXTON & PAXTON-N5?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N5-E118 Connector over N5-PAXTON & PAXTON-N5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.