Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-R23.58-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0002
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 309,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Orange County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 309,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 315,000 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 225 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?
About 309,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 225 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.