US Bridges

S1-N5 Connector over SR 1 Camino Las Ramblas

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-001-R0.13-SJCP · Structure no. 55 0620F

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S1-N5 Connector over SR 1 Camino Las Ramblas is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S1-N5 Connector over SR 1 Camino Las Ramblas in Orange County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,783 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS1-N5 Connector
CrossesSR 1 Camino Las Ramblas
Location12-ORA-001-R0.13-SJCP
RouteState Highway 1
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.46755, -117.66945
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2014)
Projected traffic6,783 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 S1-N5 Connector over SR 1 Camino Las Ramblas built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S1-N5 Connector over SR 1 Camino Las Ramblas 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S1-N5 Connector over SR 1 Camino Las Ramblas carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S1-N5 Connector over SR 1 Camino Las Ramblas?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S1-N5 Connector over SR 1 Camino Las Ramblas?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.