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Orange County, CA · Structure #55 0910

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-40.20-Ana, Orange County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 2002, the bridge carries 260K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Carbon Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
260K
Daily Traffic
2002
Year Built
9.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 5
Crosses Over
Carbon Creek
State
California
County
Orange County
Location
12-Ora-005-40.20-Ana
Year Built
2002
Age
24 years
Daily Traffic
259,800
Lanes
12
Length
9.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
55 0910

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 24-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-40.20-Ana in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Carbon Creek with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 260K vehicles per day. Built in 2002, the structure spans 9.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

12-Ora-005-40.20-Ana, Orange County, California

33.841614, -117.951728

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 260K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 9.8 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-40.20-Ana, Orange County, California.

Yes, INTERSTATE 5 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

INTERSTATE 5 is located 12-Ora-005-40.20-Ana in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Carbon Creek. Its coordinates are 33.841614, -117.951728. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Carbon Creek. The bridge is 9.8 meters long and was built in 2002.

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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.