US Bridges

Santa Ana Street over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-38.48-ANA · Structure no. 55 0860

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

About this bridge

Santa Ana Street over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Ana 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,030 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanta Ana Street
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-38.48-ANA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.82753, -117.92764
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2015)
Projected traffic23,030 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Santa Ana Street over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana Street over Interstate 5 carry?

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

How long is Santa Ana Street over Interstate 5?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Ana Street over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.