US Bridges

Jeffrey Road over Interstate 5

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-R24.99-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0215

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeffrey Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jeffrey Road over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJeffrey Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-R24.99-IRVN
RouteCity Street 0M026
Coordinates33.68948, -117.76864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2019)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeffrey Road over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeffrey Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Jeffrey Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jeffrey Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Jeffrey Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.