US Bridges

Valley View Ave over Interstate 5

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-1.21-LMRD · Structure no. 53 3045

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,634 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley View Ave over Interstate 5 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 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,634 ft (498 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location07-LA-005-1.21-LMRD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.8805, -118.02872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+20 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,634 ft (498 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2023)
Projected traffic57,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Valley View Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Valley View Ave 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 Valley View Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley View Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 1,634 ft (498 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.