Bake Parkway over Interstate 5
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-20.84-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0737
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 652 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bake Parkway over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bake Parkway over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,361 by 2046. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 Bake Parkway over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bake Parkway over Interstate 5 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 Bake Parkway over Interstate 5 carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bake Parkway over Interstate 5?
The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Bake Parkway over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.