Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-16.36-LGNH · Structure no. 55 0221
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 213,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 213,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 357,059 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 236 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?
About 213,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?
The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 236 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.