Ball Road over Interstate 5
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-37.64-ANA · Structure no. 55 0670
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 826 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ball Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ball Road over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,704 by 2044. The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ball Road over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Ball 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ball Road over Interstate 5 carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ball Road over Interstate 5?
The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns Ball Road over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.