US Bridges

Tustin Ranch Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-28.25-TUS · Structure no. 55 0657

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
494 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tustin Ranch Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tustin Ranch Road over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,123 by 2040. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTustin Ranch Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-28.25-TUS
RouteCity Street 0M025
Coordinates33.72507, -117.80433
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length494 ft (150.6 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2018)
Projected traffic45,123 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tustin Ranch Road over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tustin Ranch Road over Interstate 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tustin Ranch Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tustin Ranch Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Tustin Ranch Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.