US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Bloomfield Avenue

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-3.68-NRW · Structure no. 53 3041

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Bloomfield Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Bloomfield Avenue 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 175,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 245,000 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 220 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesBloomfield Avenue
Location07-LA-005-3.68-NRW
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.90461, -118.06432
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width220 ft (67.2 m)
Roadway width216 ft (65.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,000 (2016)
Projected traffic245,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Interstate 5 over Bloomfield Avenue built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Bloomfield Avenue 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 Interstate 5 over Bloomfield Avenue carry?

About 175,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Bloomfield Avenue?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Bloomfield Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.