US Bridges

S133-BARRANCA Pkwy over S5-S133 Connector Ramp

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-133-M9.35-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0770F

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
516 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,872
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S133-BARRANCA Pkwy over S5-S133 Connector Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying S133-BARRANCA Pkwy over S5-S133 Connector Ramp 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,872 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2043. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesS133-BARRANCA Pkwy
CrossesS5-S133 Connector Ramp
Location12-ORA-133-M9.35-IRVN
RouteState Highway 133
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.66446, -117.75421
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,872 (2015)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a toll 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 S133-BARRANCA Pkwy over S5-S133 Connector Ramp built?

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

What condition is S133-BARRANCA Pkwy over S5-S133 Connector Ramp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S133-BARRANCA Pkwy over S5-S133 Connector Ramp carry?

About 3,872 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S133-BARRANCA Pkwy over S5-S133 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S133-BARRANCA Pkwy over S5-S133 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.