US Bridges

Broadway over Interstate 5

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-33.31-SA · Structure no. 55 0615

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,189 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,123 by 2040. The structure is 1,189 ft (362.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-33.31-SA
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.76892, -117.86937
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,189 ft (362.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2018)
Projected traffic31,123 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 Broadway over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over Interstate 5 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Interstate 5?

The structure is 1,189 ft (362.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.