Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-16.53-LGNH · Structure no. 55 0234
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 327,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 327,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 349,917 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA Paz RD built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD carry?
About 327,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.