US Bridges

Bake PKWY-N405 Rmp over Interstate 5

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-21.33-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0738S

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
468 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bake PKWY-N405 Rmp over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bake PKWY-N405 Rmp over Interstate 5 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2041. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBake PKWY-N405 Rmp
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-21.33-IRVN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.6452, -117.73502
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2019)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Bake PKWY-N405 Rmp over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Bake PKWY-N405 Rmp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bake PKWY-N405 Rmp over Interstate 5 carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bake PKWY-N405 Rmp over Interstate 5?

The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bake PKWY-N405 Rmp over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.