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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0234

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-16.53-Lgnh, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (66/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 327K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over La Paz RD.

B
66/100
66
Condition Score
327K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
37.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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
La Paz RD
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-16.53-Lgnh
Year Built
1959
Reconstructed
1996
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
327,000
Lanes
10
Length
37.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0234

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 67-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-16.53-Lgnh in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over La Paz RD with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 327K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, the structure spans 37.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (66/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

12-Ora-005-16.53-Lgnh, Orange County, California

33.598092, -117.676158

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 66/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, 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 1996, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 327K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 37.5 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-16.53-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-005-16.53-Lgnh in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over La Paz RD. Its coordinates are 33.598092, -117.676158. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over La Paz RD. The bridge is 37.5 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1996.

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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.