US Bridges

S5-BALL RD Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-38.06-ANA · Structure no. 55 0847K

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
968 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,749
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-BALL RD Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-BALL RD Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB 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 1,749 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,472 by 2044. The structure is 968 ft (295 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS5-BALL RD Off-Rp
CrossesInterstate 5 SB
Location12-ORA-005-38.06-ANA
RouteInterstate 5
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.82227, -117.92289
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length968 ft (295 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,749 (2015)
Projected traffic2,472 by 2044
Trucks1%
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-BALL RD Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB built?

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

What condition is S5-BALL RD Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB 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-BALL RD Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB carry?

About 1,749 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S5-BALL RD Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB?

The structure is 968 ft (295 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S5-BALL RD Off-Rp over Interstate 5 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.