US Bridges

5-170 over I-5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-36.44-LA · Structure no. 53 2977E

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
823 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
62,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5-170 over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 5-170 over I-5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 62,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,689 by 2041. The structure is 823 ft (251 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5-170
CrossesI-5
Location07-LA-005-36.44-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.23206, -118.40977
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length823 ft (251 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,600 (2018)
Projected traffic64,689 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 5-170 over I-5 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5-170 over I-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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 5-170 over I-5 carry?

About 62,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5-170 over I-5?

The structure is 823 ft (251 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 5-170 over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.