5th Street over Santa Ana River Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.6 MI E/O Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 55C0372
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 320 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Santa Ana River Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 5th Street over Santa Ana River Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,348 by 2047. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Santa Ana River Channel built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is 5th Street over Santa Ana River Channel 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 5th Street over Santa Ana River Channel carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Santa Ana River Channel?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Santa Ana River Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.