US Bridges

Shoemaker Ave over I 5 Firestone Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-3.04-NRW · Structure no. 53 3039

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoemaker Ave over I 5 Firestone Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shoemaker Ave over I 5 Firestone Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShoemaker Ave
CrossesI 5 Firestone Blvd
Location07-LA-005-3.04-NRW
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.89822, -118.05572
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Shoemaker Ave over I 5 Firestone Blvd built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoemaker Ave over I 5 Firestone Blvd 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 Shoemaker Ave over I 5 Firestone Blvd carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shoemaker Ave over I 5 Firestone Blvd?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Shoemaker Ave over I 5 Firestone Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.