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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0813

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-34.83-Tus, Orange County, California received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 2000, the bridge carries 272K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Chapman AVE.

INTERSTATE 5 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 2000, making it 26 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 carries an average daily traffic count of 271,500 vehicles, with 14 lane(s) crossing Chapman AVE. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
272K
Daily Traffic
2000
Year Built
128.2m
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
Crosses Over
Chapman AVE
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-34.83-Tus
Year Built
2000
Age
26 years
Daily Traffic
271,500
Lanes
14
Length
128.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0813

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 26-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-34.83-Tus in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Chapman AVE with 14 traffic lanes, handling approximately 272K vehicles per day. Built in 2000, the structure spans 128.2 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-005-34.83-Tus, Orange County, California

33.788739, -117.886228

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 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 was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 272K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 14 traffic lanes. It is 128.2 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-34.83-Tus, 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-005-34.83-Tus in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Chapman AVE. Its coordinates are 33.788739, -117.886228. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Chapman AVE. The bridge is 128.2 meters long and was built in 2000.

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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.