Interstate 5 over N5-N1 Connector
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-6.69 · Structure no. 55 0226
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over N5-N1 Connector is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over N5-N1 Connector in Orange County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 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 165,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 298,413 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Interstate 5 over N5-N1 Connector built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Interstate 5 over N5-N1 Connector 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over N5-N1 Connector carry?
About 165,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over N5-N1 Connector?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over N5-N1 Connector?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.