US Bridges

Bristol St-La Veta over I 5 & Cons to SR 57 & 22

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-34.14-SA · Structure no. 55 0677

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,347 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol St-La Veta over I 5 & Cons to SR 57 & 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bristol St-La Veta over I 5 & Cons to SR 57 & 22 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,114 by 2041. The structure is 1,347 ft (410.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBristol St-La Veta
CrossesI 5 & Cons to SR 57 & 22
Location12-ORA-005-34.14-SA
RouteCity Street 0M017
Coordinates33.78025, -117.87989
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,347 ft (410.6 m)
Longest span210 ft (63.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic12,114 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bristol St-La Veta over I 5 & Cons to SR 57 & 22 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol St-La Veta over I 5 & Cons to SR 57 & 22 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bristol St-La Veta over I 5 & Cons to SR 57 & 22 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bristol St-La Veta over I 5 & Cons to SR 57 & 22?

The structure is 1,347 ft (410.6 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (63.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol St-La Veta over I 5 & Cons to SR 57 & 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.