US Bridges

PAXTON-N5 on Ramp over Pacoima Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-39.23-LA · Structure no. 53 2351S

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,249
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PAXTON-N5 on Ramp over Pacoima Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PAXTON-N5 on Ramp over Pacoima Wash 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 3,249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,554 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPAXTON-N5 on Ramp
CrossesPacoima Wash
Location07-LA-005-39.23-LA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.26533, -118.44143
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,249 (2018)
Projected traffic4,554 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PAXTON-N5 on Ramp over Pacoima Wash built?

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

What condition is PAXTON-N5 on Ramp over Pacoima Wash 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 PAXTON-N5 on Ramp over Pacoima Wash carry?

About 3,249 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is PAXTON-N5 on Ramp over Pacoima Wash?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns PAXTON-N5 on Ramp over Pacoima Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.