Route 5 over Route 55
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-30.26-TUS · Structure no. 55 0191
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 329,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 5 over Route 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 5 over Route 55 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 329,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 361,973 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 197 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 5 over Route 55 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Route 5 over Route 55 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 5 over Route 55 carry?
About 329,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 5 over Route 55?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 197 ft wide.
Who owns Route 5 over Route 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.