US Bridges

State Route 91 EB over UP RR I 5 SB S5-MAGNOLIA

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R3.58R-FUL · Structure no. 55 0502R

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
476 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 EB over UP RR I 5 SB S5-MAGNOLIA is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 EB over UP RR I 5 SB S5-MAGNOLIA in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 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 134,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,500 by 2042. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91 EB
CrossesUP RR I 5 SB S5-MAGNOLIA
Location12-ORA-091-R3.58R-FUL
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.85643, -117.98114
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length476 ft (145.1 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,000 (2016)
Projected traffic149,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 91 EB over UP RR I 5 SB S5-MAGNOLIA built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is State Route 91 EB over UP RR I 5 SB S5-MAGNOLIA 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 91 EB over UP RR I 5 SB S5-MAGNOLIA carry?

About 134,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 EB over UP RR I 5 SB S5-MAGNOLIA?

The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 EB over UP RR I 5 SB S5-MAGNOLIA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.