US Bridges

Route 5 over Coyote Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-0.34-LMRD · Structure no. 53 3044

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 5 over Coyote Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 5 over Coyote Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 169,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 264,789 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 5
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location07-LA-005-0.34-LMRD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.87758, -118.01581
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.4 m)
Roadway width200 ft (61 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169,000 (2022)
Projected traffic264,789 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route 5 over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 5 over Coyote Creek 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 Route 5 over Coyote Creek carry?

About 169,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route 5 over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns Route 5 over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.