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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0298

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-8.80-Sjcp, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 155K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over San Juan Creek Road.

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 1958 and is now 68 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 155,000 vehicles, with 12 lane(s) crossing San Juan Creek Road. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
69/100
69
Condition Score
155K
Daily Traffic
1958
Year Built
39.3m
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
San Juan Creek Road
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-8.80-Sjcp
Year Built
1958
Reconstructed
1996
Age
68 years
Daily Traffic
155,000
Lanes
12
Length
39.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0298

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 68-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-8.80-Sjcp in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over San Juan Creek Road with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 155K vehicles per day. Built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, the structure spans 39.3 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-005-8.80-Sjcp, Orange County, California

33.491292, -117.661800

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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 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, making it 68 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 12 traffic lanes. It is 39.3 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-8.80-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-005-8.80-Sjcp in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over San Juan Creek Road. Its coordinates are 33.491292, -117.661800. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over San Juan Creek Road. The bridge is 39.3 meters long and was built in 1958, 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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.