US Bridges

Brookhurst Street over Interstate 5 Ramp

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-40.72-ANA · Structure no. 55 0904

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhurst Street over Interstate 5 Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brookhurst Street over Interstate 5 Ramp 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,604 by 2044. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBrookhurst Street
CrossesInterstate 5 Ramp
Location12-ORA-005-40.72-ANA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.845, -117.95872
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.2 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2016)
Projected traffic50,604 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Brookhurst Street over Interstate 5 Ramp built?

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

What condition is Brookhurst Street over Interstate 5 Ramp 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 Brookhurst Street over Interstate 5 Ramp carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brookhurst Street over Interstate 5 Ramp?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.2 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhurst Street over Interstate 5 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.