US Bridges

Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 SB

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-35.92-ANA · Structure no. 55 0818L

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 SB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 SB in Orange County, California. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,205 by 2042. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGene Autry Way
CrossesInterstate 5 SB
Location12-ORA-005-35.92-ANA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.79958, -117.89957
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,205 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 SB built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 SB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 SB carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 SB?

The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.