US Bridges

Barranca Pkwy Hov over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-22.81-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0667

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,354
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barranca Pkwy Hov over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barranca Pkwy Hov over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,354 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesBarranca Pkwy Hov
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-22.81-IRVN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.66077, -117.74786
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,354 (2015)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 Barranca Pkwy Hov over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barranca Pkwy Hov 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 Pkwy Hov over Interstate 5 carry?

About 2,354 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barranca Pkwy Hov over Interstate 5?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Barranca Pkwy Hov over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.