Interstate 5 over Newport Ave
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-29.62-TUS · Structure no. 55 0940
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 263,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Newport Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Newport Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 263,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 361,973 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 214 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Newport Ave built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Newport Ave 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 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Newport Ave carry?
About 263,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Newport Ave?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 214 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Newport Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.