US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over 17th Street

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-32.46-SA · Structure no. 55 0673R

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
181,250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over 17th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB 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 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 181,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 207,937 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
Crosses17th Street
Location12-ORA-005-32.46-SA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.7598, -117.86148
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181,250 (2016)
Projected traffic207,937 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 NB over 17th Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over 17th Street 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 NB over 17th Street carry?

About 181,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over 17th Street?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over 17th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.