US Bridges

Florence Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-6.38-DNY · Structure no. 53 3065

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
462 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Ave over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Florence Ave over Interstate 5 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 189,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 258,600 by 2042. The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlorence Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location07-LA-005-6.38-DNY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.93531, -118.09347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length462 ft (140.7 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189,000 (2020)
Projected traffic258,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florence Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence Ave over Interstate 5 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 Florence Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 189,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Florence Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Florence Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.