US Bridges

S5-STATE Col Off-R over Orangewood Ave

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-35.42-ANA · Structure no. 55 0815K

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,049 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,556
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-STATE Col Off-R over Orangewood Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-STATE Col Off-R over Orangewood Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,556 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,209 by 2042. The structure is 1,049 ft (319.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-STATE Col Off-R
CrossesOrangewood Ave
Location12-ORA-005-35.42-ANA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.79418, -117.89354
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,049 ft (319.8 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,556 (2015)
Projected traffic9,209 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 S5-STATE Col Off-R over Orangewood Ave built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5-STATE Col Off-R over Orangewood Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S5-STATE Col Off-R over Orangewood Ave carry?

About 7,556 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S5-STATE Col Off-R over Orangewood Ave?

The structure is 1,049 ft (319.8 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S5-STATE Col Off-R over Orangewood Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.