US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Grand Ave

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-31.65-SA · Structure no. 55 0671L

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
703 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
179,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Grand Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over Grand Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 179,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,797 by 2040. The structure is 703 ft (214.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesGrand Ave
Location12-ORA-005-31.65-SA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.75396, -117.85011
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length703 ft (214.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179,700 (2016)
Projected traffic199,797 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 5 SB over Grand Ave built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Grand Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Grand Ave carry?

About 179,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Grand Ave?

The structure is 703 ft (214.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Grand Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.