US Bridges

State Route 126 over Interstate 5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-126-R5.84-SCTA · Structure no. 53 2944

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 126 over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 126 over Interstate 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,728 by 2042. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 126
CrossesInterstate 5
Location07-LA-126-R5.84-SCTA
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.44305, -118.60594
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.8 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.8 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2018)
Projected traffic89,728 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 126 over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 126 over Interstate 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 126 over Interstate 5 carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 126 over Interstate 5?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.8 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 126 over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.