US Bridges

NB 5 Onramp over Graded Earth

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-R2.48-NRW · Structure no. 53 3018S

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB 5 Onramp over Graded Earth is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB 5 Onramp over Graded Earth 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 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 3,670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,138 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNB 5 Onramp
CrossesGraded Earth
Location07-LA-005-R2.48-NRW
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.89462, -118.04731
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,670 (2024)
Projected traffic5,138 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB 5 Onramp over Graded Earth built?

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

What condition is NB 5 Onramp over Graded Earth 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NB 5 Onramp over Graded Earth carry?

About 3,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB 5 Onramp over Graded Earth?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NB 5 Onramp over Graded Earth?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.