US Bridges

5-57 Hov over I 5 NB I 5 NB Hov 22-N5

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-057-10.79R-SA · Structure no. 55 0692E

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
703 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5-57 Hov over I 5 NB I 5 NB Hov 22-N5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 5-57 Hov over I 5 NB I 5 NB Hov 22-N5 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,482 by 2041. The structure is 703 ft (214.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5-57 Hov
CrossesI 5 NB I 5 NB Hov 22-N5
Location12-ORA-057-10.79R-SA
RouteState Highway 57
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.78111, -117.8786
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length703 ft (214.3 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2020)
Projected traffic9,482 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 5-57 Hov over I 5 NB I 5 NB Hov 22-N5 built?

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

What condition is 5-57 Hov over I 5 NB I 5 NB Hov 22-N5 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 5-57 Hov over I 5 NB I 5 NB Hov 22-N5 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5-57 Hov over I 5 NB I 5 NB Hov 22-N5?

The structure is 703 ft (214.3 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 5-57 Hov over I 5 NB I 5 NB Hov 22-N5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.