US Bridges

NB 5 LA Paz Offrmp over Bnsf/Mtrlink/El Toro Crk

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-16.37-MSNV · Structure no. 55 1108S

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB 5 LA Paz Offrmp over Bnsf/Mtrlink/El Toro Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB 5 LA Paz Offrmp over Bnsf/Mtrlink/El Toro Crk in Orange County, California. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2044. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNB 5 LA Paz Offrmp
CrossesBnsf/Mtrlink/El Toro Crk
Location12-ORA-005-16.37-MSNV
RouteInterstate 5
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.59673, -117.67413
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,290 (2022)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB 5 LA Paz Offrmp over Bnsf/Mtrlink/El Toro Crk built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB 5 LA Paz Offrmp over Bnsf/Mtrlink/El Toro Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does NB 5 LA Paz Offrmp over Bnsf/Mtrlink/El Toro Crk carry?

About 5,290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NB 5 LA Paz Offrmp over Bnsf/Mtrlink/El Toro Crk?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NB 5 LA Paz Offrmp over Bnsf/Mtrlink/El Toro Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.