US Bridges

SB Interstate 5 over Buried Box Culvert

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-3.98-NWK · Structure no. 53 3075M

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Interstate 5 over Buried Box Culvert is a concrete slab carrying SB Interstate 5 over Buried Box Culvert in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,400 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSB Interstate 5
CrossesBuried Box Culvert
Location07-LA-005-3.98-NWK
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.90763, -118.06786
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,500 (2024)
Projected traffic122,400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 SB Interstate 5 over Buried Box Culvert built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Interstate 5 over Buried Box Culvert 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 SB Interstate 5 over Buried Box Culvert carry?

About 87,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SB Interstate 5 over Buried Box Culvert?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SB Interstate 5 over Buried Box Culvert?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.