US Bridges

Hov-Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 NB

Fair

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

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

About this bridge

Hov-Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 NB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hov-Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 NB 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,327 by 2046. The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long and 108 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHov-Gene Autry Way
CrossesInterstate 5 NB
Location12-ORA-005-35.92-ANA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.79957, -117.89801
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (97 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 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 traffic3,327 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Hov-Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 NB built?

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

What condition is Hov-Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 NB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hov-Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 NB carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hov-Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 NB?

The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Hov-Gene Autry Way over Interstate 5 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.