Santa CLARA-N5 on over Interstate 5
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-33.00-SA · Structure no. 55 0686
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,832
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa CLARA-N5 on over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa CLARA-N5 on over Interstate 5 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 16,832 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,556 by 2040. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Santa CLARA-N5 on over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Santa CLARA-N5 on over Interstate 5 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 Santa CLARA-N5 on over Interstate 5 carry?
About 16,832 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Santa CLARA-N5 on over Interstate 5?
The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Santa CLARA-N5 on over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.