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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0510

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-6.76-Sjcp, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1973, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over State Route 1.

INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 61/100. 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 1973 and is now 53 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 140,200 vehicles, with 11 lane(s) crossing State Route 1. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
140K
Daily Traffic
1973
Year Built
53.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 5
Crosses Over
State Route 1
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-6.76-Sjcp
Year Built
1973
Reconstructed
2017
Age
53 years
Daily Traffic
140,200
Lanes
11
Length
53.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0510

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 53-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-6.76-Sjcp in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over State Route 1 with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, the structure spans 53.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

12-Ora-005-6.76-Sjcp, Orange County, California

33.467058, -117.669369

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, making it 53 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 53.3 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-6.76-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-005-6.76-Sjcp in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over State Route 1. Its coordinates are 33.467058, -117.669369. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over State Route 1. The bridge is 53.3 meters long and was built in 1973, 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.