Interstate 5 over Katella Avenue
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-36.15-ANA · Structure no. 55 0820
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 294,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Katella Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Katella Avenue 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 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 294,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 312,314 by 2046. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 315 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Katella Avenue built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Katella Avenue 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 Interstate 5 over Katella Avenue carry?
About 294,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Katella Avenue?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 315 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Katella Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.