US Bridges

State Route 91 EB over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-091-R3.75R-ANA · Structure no. 55 0834R

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 EB over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 EB over Interstate 5 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 132,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,500 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91 EB
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-091-R3.75R-ANA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.85667, -117.97872
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,500 (2016)
Projected traffic147,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 91 EB over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is State Route 91 EB over Interstate 5 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 91 EB over Interstate 5 carry?

About 132,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 EB over Interstate 5?

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 EB over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.