US Bridges

S5-EUCLID Street over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-39.56-ANA · Structure no. 55 0843

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
842 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,345
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-EUCLID Street over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-EUCLID Street 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 7,345 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,597 by 2046. The structure is 842 ft (256.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-EUCLID Street
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-39.56-ANA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.83796, -117.94644
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length842 ft (256.5 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,345 (2014)
Projected traffic8,597 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 S5-EUCLID Street over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is S5-EUCLID Street 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 S5-EUCLID Street over Interstate 5 carry?

About 7,345 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S5-EUCLID Street over Interstate 5?

The structure is 842 ft (256.5 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S5-EUCLID Street over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.