US Bridges

S133-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 ST RTE 133

Poor

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-133-M9.40-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0771F

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,640 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,933
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S133-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 ST RTE 133 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S133-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 ST RTE 133 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,933 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,763 by 2043. The structure is 1,640 ft (499.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesS133-S5 Connector
CrossesInterstate 5 ST RTE 133
Location12-ORA-133-M9.40-IRVN
RouteState Highway 133
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.66959, -117.75382
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,640 ft (499.9 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,933 (2018)
Projected traffic9,763 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 ST RTE 133 built?

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

What condition is S133-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 ST RTE 133 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S133-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 ST RTE 133 carry?

About 8,933 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S133-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 ST RTE 133?

The structure is 1,640 ft (499.9 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S133-S5 Connector over Interstate 5 ST RTE 133?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.