Interstate 5 over Empire Ave
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-30.47-BRB · Structure no. 53 2920
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 194 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 239,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Empire Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Empire Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 239,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 239,232 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Empire Ave built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Empire Ave 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 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Empire Ave carry?
About 239,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Empire Ave?
The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Empire Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.