US Bridges

N5-N405 & S405-S5 over Interstate 5 SB

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-20.74-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0822E

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,231 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-N405 & S405-S5 over Interstate 5 SB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-N405 & S405-S5 over Interstate 5 SB in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,499 by 2046. The structure is 2,231 ft (680 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN5-N405 & S405-S5
CrossesInterstate 5 SB
Location12-ORA-005-20.74-IRVN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.64356, -117.73418
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,231 ft (680 m)
Longest span203 ft (62 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2022)
Projected traffic39,499 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 N5-N405 & S405-S5 over Interstate 5 SB built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-N405 & S405-S5 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N5-N405 & S405-S5 over Interstate 5 SB carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N5-N405 & S405-S5 over Interstate 5 SB?

The structure is 2,231 ft (680 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (62 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns N5-N405 & S405-S5 over Interstate 5 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.