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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0289

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-11.45-Sjcp, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 175K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Trabuco Creek.

B
69/100
69
Condition Score
175K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
72.8m
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
Trabuco Creek
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-11.45-Sjcp
Year Built
1959
Reconstructed
1997
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
175,000
Lanes
12
Length
72.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0289

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 67-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-11.45-Sjcp in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Trabuco Creek with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 175K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, the structure spans 72.8 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

12-Ora-005-11.45-Sjcp, Orange County, California

33.527928, -117.669453

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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 1997, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 175K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 72.8 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-11.45-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-005-11.45-Sjcp in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Trabuco Creek. Its coordinates are 33.527928, -117.669453. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Trabuco Creek. The bridge is 72.8 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1997.

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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.