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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0227

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-7.34-Sjcp, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 156K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp.

INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. 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 1960 and is now 66 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 155,700 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Camino Capistrano Onramp. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
156K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
76.2m
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
Camino Capistrano Onramp
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-7.34-Sjcp
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
2017
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
155,700
Lanes
10
Length
76.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0227

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 66-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-7.34-Sjcp in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 156K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, the structure spans 76.2 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-005-7.34-Sjcp, Orange County, California

33.473706, -117.674472

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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 2017, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 156K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 76.2 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-7.34-Sjcp, 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-005-7.34-Sjcp in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp. Its coordinates are 33.473706, -117.674472. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp. The bridge is 76.2 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 2017.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.