Western Avenue over Interstate 5 Ramps
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-43.70 · Structure no. 55 1071
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Avenue over Interstate 5 Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Western Avenue over Interstate 5 Ramps in Orange County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,489 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Western Avenue over Interstate 5 Ramps built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Avenue over Interstate 5 Ramps 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 Western Avenue over Interstate 5 Ramps carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Western Avenue over Interstate 5 Ramps?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Western Avenue over Interstate 5 Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.