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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0673L

INTERSTATE 5 SB

INTERSTATE 5 SB in 12-Ora-005-32.46-Sa, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1995, the bridge carries 181K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 SB over 17th Street.

INTERSTATE 5 SB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. 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 1995, making it 31 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. INTERSTATE 5 SB carries an average daily traffic count of 181,250 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing 17th Street. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
181K
Daily Traffic
1995
Year Built
69.2m
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

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 5 SB
Crosses Over
17th Street
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-32.46-Sa
Year Built
1995
Age
31 years
Daily Traffic
181,250
Lanes
7
Length
69.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0673L

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 SB is a 31-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-32.46-Sa in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 SB over 17th Street with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 181K vehicles per day. Built in 1995, the structure spans 69.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

12-Ora-005-32.46-Sa, Orange County, California

33.759800, -117.862050

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 SB has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 SB was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 SB carries approximately 181K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 69.2 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 SB in 12-Ora-005-32.46-Sa, Orange County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 5 SB 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 SB is located 12-Ora-005-32.46-Sa in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 SB over 17th Street. Its coordinates are 33.759800, -117.862050. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 SB carries INTERSTATE 5 SB over 17th Street. The bridge is 69.2 meters long and was built in 1995.

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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.