Avenida Vista Herm over Interstate 5
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-4.10-SCLE · Structure no. 55 0610R
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenida Vista Herm over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenida Vista Herm over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,943 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 52 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Avenida Vista Herm over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenida Vista Herm over Interstate 5 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Avenida Vista Herm over Interstate 5 carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Avenida Vista Herm over Interstate 5?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Avenida Vista Herm over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.