US Bridges

Carmenita Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R2.42-NRW · Structure no. 53 3018

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,045 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmenita Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carmenita Road over Interstate 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,800 by 2041. The structure is 1,045 ft (318.5 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCarmenita Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location07-LA-005-R2.42-NRW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.89172, -118.04675
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,045 ft (318.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2018)
Projected traffic37,800 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Carmenita Road over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmenita Road over Interstate 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Carmenita Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carmenita Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 1,045 ft (318.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Carmenita Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.