US Bridges

S5-KATELLA Off-Rp over Katella Avenue

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-36.15-ANA · Structure no. 55 0820J

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
429 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,627
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-KATELLA Off-Rp over Katella Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-KATELLA Off-Rp 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 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 10,627 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,901 by 2046. The structure is 429 ft (130.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-KATELLA Off-Rp
CrossesKatella Avenue
Location12-ORA-005-36.15-ANA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.80294, -117.90307
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length429 ft (130.7 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,627 (2015)
Projected traffic11,901 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 S5-KATELLA Off-Rp over Katella Avenue built?

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

What condition is S5-KATELLA Off-Rp over Katella Avenue 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 S5-KATELLA Off-Rp over Katella Avenue carry?

About 10,627 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S5-KATELLA Off-Rp over Katella Avenue?

The structure is 429 ft (130.7 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S5-KATELLA Off-Rp over Katella Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.