US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Butte Canyon

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R50.80 · Structure no. 53 2809R

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96,576
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Butte Canyon is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Butte Canyon in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 96,576 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,557 by 2047. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesButte Canyon
Location07-LA-005-R50.80
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.38588, -118.56852
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,576 (2018)
Projected traffic109,557 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Interstate 5 NB over Butte Canyon built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Butte Canyon 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 Interstate 5 NB over Butte Canyon carry?

About 96,576 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Butte Canyon?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Butte Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.