US Bridges

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Interstate 5 Ramps

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-039-15.06 · Structure no. 55 1072

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Interstate 5 Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 39 (beach Blvd) 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,549 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39 (beach Blvd)
CrossesInterstate 5 Ramps
Location12-ORA-039-15.06
RouteState Highway 39
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.86586, -117.99784
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2014)
Projected traffic62,549 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Interstate 5 Ramps built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 (beach Blvd) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Interstate 5 Ramps carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Interstate 5 Ramps?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Interstate 5 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.