INTERSTATE 5
INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-16.51-Lgnh, Orange County, California received a condition grade of A (81/100). Built in 2024, the bridge carries 213K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over La Paz RD.
INTERSTATE 5 carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 81/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 2024 and is 2 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. INTERSTATE 5 carries an average daily traffic count of 213,000 vehicles, with 13 lane(s) crossing La Paz RD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
INTERSTATE 5 is a 2-year-old bridge located 12-Ora-005-16.51-Lgnh in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over La Paz RD with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 213K vehicles per day. Built in 2024, the structure spans 49.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (81/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 81/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
INTERSTATE 5 was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 213K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 49.8 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 12-Ora-005-16.51-Lgnh, 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-005-16.51-Lgnh in Orange County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over La Paz RD. Its coordinates are 33.597650, -117.676242. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over La Paz RD. The bridge is 49.8 meters long and was built in 2024.
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.