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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0205

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-2.66-Scle, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 155K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Avenida Palizada.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
155K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
49.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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
INTERSTATE 5
Crosses Over
Avenida Palizada
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-2.66-Scle
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
1981
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
155,000
Lanes
9
Length
49.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0205

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 66-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-2.66-Scle in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Avenida Palizada with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 155K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, the structure spans 49.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

12-Ora-005-2.66-Scle, Orange County, California

33.430914, -117.614019

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 155K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 49.7 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-2.66-Scle, Orange County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 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.

INTERSTATE 5 is located 12-Ora-005-2.66-Scle in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Avenida Palizada. Its coordinates are 33.430914, -117.614019. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Avenida Palizada. The bridge is 49.7 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 1981.

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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.