US Bridges

N5-W91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-41.84R-ANA · Structure no. 55 0830G

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,915 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
59,919
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-W91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N5-W91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia in Orange County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 59,919 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,770 by 2044. The structure is 2,915 ft (888.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN5-W91 Connector
CrossesUP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia
Location12-ORA-005-41.84R-ANA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.85505, -117.97509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,915 ft (888.5 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,919 (2014)
Projected traffic75,770 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 N5-W91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-W91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia 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 N5-W91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia carry?

About 59,919 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N5-W91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia?

The structure is 2,915 ft (888.5 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N5-W91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.