Route 74 over Route 5
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-074-0.01-SJCP · Structure no. 55 1104
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 279 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 74 over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 74 over Route 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,800 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 126 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 74 over Route 5 built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 74 over Route 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 74 over Route 5 carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 74 over Route 5?
The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns Route 74 over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.