Interstate 5 SB over 17th Street
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-32.46-SA · Structure no. 55 0673L
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 181,250
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over 17th Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over 17th Street 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 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 181,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,797 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 139 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 Interstate 5 SB over 17th Street built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over 17th Street 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over 17th Street carry?
About 181,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over 17th Street?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over 17th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.