US Bridges

N5-JAMBOREE Off-Ra over State Route 261

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-27.50-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0763S

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,612
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-JAMBOREE Off-Ra over State Route 261 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying N5-JAMBOREE Off-Ra over State Route 261 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,612 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,094 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN5-JAMBOREE Off-Ra
CrossesState Route 261
Location12-ORA-005-27.50-IRVN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.71848, -117.79256
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,612 (2015)
Projected traffic20,094 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 N5-JAMBOREE Off-Ra over State Route 261 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-JAMBOREE Off-Ra over State Route 261 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does N5-JAMBOREE Off-Ra over State Route 261 carry?

About 16,612 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N5-JAMBOREE Off-Ra over State Route 261?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N5-JAMBOREE Off-Ra over State Route 261?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.