US Bridges

S5-MAIN ST Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-33.09-SA · Structure no. 55 0684K

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,478
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-MAIN ST Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-MAIN ST Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,478 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,512 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS5-MAIN ST Off-Rp
CrossesInterstate 5 SB
Location12-ORA-005-33.09-SA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.76732, -117.86759
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,478 (2015)
Projected traffic6,512 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S5-MAIN ST Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5-MAIN ST Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB 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 S5-MAIN ST Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB carry?

About 6,478 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S5-MAIN ST Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S5-MAIN ST Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.