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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0191

ROUTE 5

ROUTE 5 in 12-Ora-005-30.26-Tus, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1955, the bridge carries 330K vehicles daily on ROUTE 5 over Route 55.

B
60/100
60
Condition Score
330K
Daily Traffic
1955
Year Built
62.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
ROUTE 5
Crosses Over
Route 55
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-30.26-Tus
Year Built
1955
Reconstructed
1995
Age
71 years
Daily Traffic
329,500
Lanes
12
Length
62.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0191

About This Bridge

ROUTE 5 is a 71-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-30.26-Tus in Orange County, California. The bridge carries ROUTE 5 over Route 55 with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 330K vehicles per day. Built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, the structure spans 62.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (60/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

12-Ora-005-30.26-Tus, Orange County, California

33.740831, -117.833514

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Frequently Asked Questions

ROUTE 5 has a Condition Score of 60/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

ROUTE 5 was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 71 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

ROUTE 5 carries approximately 330K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 62.8 meters long and located on ROUTE 5 in 12-Ora-005-30.26-Tus, Orange County, California.

No, ROUTE 5 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

ROUTE 5 is located 12-Ora-005-30.26-Tus in Orange County, California. The bridge carries ROUTE 5 over Route 55. Its coordinates are 33.740831, -117.833514. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

ROUTE 5 carries ROUTE 5 over Route 55. The bridge is 62.8 meters long and was built in 1955, with reconstruction in 1995.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.