Barranca Parkway over Interstate 5
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-22.80-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0665
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 330 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barranca Parkway over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barranca Parkway over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barranca Parkway over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barranca Parkway 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Barranca Parkway over Interstate 5 carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Barranca Parkway over Interstate 5?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Barranca Parkway over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.