US Bridges

S5-E91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-42.01L-ANA · Structure no. 55 0831F

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,220 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
27,252
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-E91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-E91 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 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 27,252 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,095 by 2042. The structure is 3,220 ft (981.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-E91 Connector
CrossesUP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia
Location12-ORA-005-42.01L-ANA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.85879, -117.98584
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,220 ft (981.5 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,252 (2015)
Projected traffic33,095 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 S5-E91 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 S5-E91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S5-E91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia carry?

About 27,252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S5-E91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia?

The structure is 3,220 ft (981.5 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S5-E91 Connector over UP RR I 5 SR 91 Magnolia?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.