Orangethorpe Ave over Interstate 5 UP RR
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-42.54-BPK · Structure no. 55 0836
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 887 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orangethorpe Ave over Interstate 5 UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orangethorpe Ave over Interstate 5 UP RR in Orange County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,897 by 2042. The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orangethorpe Ave over Interstate 5 UP RR built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orangethorpe Ave over Interstate 5 UP RR 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 Orangethorpe Ave over Interstate 5 UP RR carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Orangethorpe Ave over Interstate 5 UP RR?
The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long with a longest span of 324 ft (98.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Orangethorpe Ave over Interstate 5 UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.