US Bridges

Route 5 over Stough Canyon

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-29.78 · Structure no. 53 3077M

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 5 over Stough Canyon is a concrete slab carrying Route 5 over Stough Canyon in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 239,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 239,232 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 5
CrossesStough Canyon
Location07-LA-005-29.78
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.18603, -118.31861
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239,000 (2022)
Projected traffic239,232 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Stough Canyon built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 5 over Stough Canyon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 5 over Stough Canyon carry?

About 239,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 5 over Stough Canyon?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Route 5 over Stough Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.