Via California over Route 5
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-6.62-DAPT · Structure no. 55 0225
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 441 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Via California over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Via California over Route 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,057 by 2046. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Via California over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Via California over Route 5 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Via California over Route 5 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Via California over Route 5?
The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Via California over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.