US Bridges

LA Palma Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps UP RR

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-40.93-ANA · Structure no. 55 0901

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
814 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Palma Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Palma Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps UP RR in Orange County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,945 by 2044. The structure is 814 ft (248.1 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Palma Ave
CrossesInterstate 5 Ramps UP RR
Location12-ORA-005-40.93-ANA
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.84679, -117.96351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length814 ft (248.1 m)
Longest span326 ft (99.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2015)
Projected traffic28,945 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 LA Palma Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps UP RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Palma Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps UP RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA Palma Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps UP RR carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is LA Palma Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps UP RR?

The structure is 814 ft (248.1 m) long with a longest span of 326 ft (99.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns LA Palma Ave over Interstate 5 Ramps UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.