US Bridges

Broadway over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-38.66-ANA · Structure no. 55 0844

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway 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 6 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,525 by 2046. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-38.66-ANA
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.82941, -117.92969
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2015)
Projected traffic23,525 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Broadway over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Broadway 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 Broadway over Interstate 5 carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Interstate 5?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.