US Bridges

EUCLID-S5 On-Ramp over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-39.31-ANA · Structure no. 55 0841

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
553 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,081
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EUCLID-S5 On-Ramp over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying EUCLID-S5 On-Ramp 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 12,081 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,227 by 2046. The structure is 553 ft (168.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEUCLID-S5 On-Ramp
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-39.31-ANA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.83446, -117.93888
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length553 ft (168.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,081 (2015)
Projected traffic15,227 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 EUCLID-S5 On-Ramp over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is EUCLID-S5 On-Ramp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does EUCLID-S5 On-Ramp over Interstate 5 carry?

About 12,081 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EUCLID-S5 On-Ramp over Interstate 5?

The structure is 553 ft (168.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns EUCLID-S5 On-Ramp over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.