US Bridges

Bandini ST over 5th ST

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 290FT N/O 6th ST · Structure no. 53C1411

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,931
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bandini ST over 5th ST is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bandini ST over 5th ST in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 7,931 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,121 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBandini ST
Crosses5th ST
Location290FT N/O 6th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.73959, -118.29888
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,931 (2014)
Projected traffic9,121 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bandini ST over 5th ST built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bandini ST over 5th ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bandini ST over 5th ST carry?

About 7,931 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bandini ST over 5th ST?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bandini ST over 5th ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.