INTERSTATE 5
INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-16.36-Lgnh, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 213K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Bnsf Ry Amtrak Metrolink.
INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 69/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 5 carries an average daily traffic count of 213,000 vehicles, with 16 lane(s) crossing Bnsf Ry Amtrak Metrolink. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
INTERSTATE 5 is a 67-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-16.36-Lgnh in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Bnsf Ry Amtrak Metrolink with 16 traffic lanes, handling approximately 213K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2023, the structure spans 69.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) 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
Frequently Asked Questions
INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 69/100 (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 1959 and reconstructed in 2023, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 213K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 16 traffic lanes. It is 69.6 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-16.36-Lgnh, 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-005-16.36-Lgnh in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Bnsf Ry Amtrak Metrolink. Its coordinates are 33.596525, -117.674289. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Bnsf Ry Amtrak Metrolink. The bridge is 69.6 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 2023.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.