US Bridges

Magnolia Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-41.50-ANA · Structure no. 55 0829

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
442 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Magnolia Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,679 by 2044. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMagnolia Ave
CrossesInterstate 5 Ramps
Location12-ORA-005-41.50-ANA
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.85429, -117.97601
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2016)
Projected traffic47,679 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
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 Magnolia Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps built?

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

What condition is Magnolia Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Magnolia Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.