US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Artesia Blvd

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-44.24 · Structure no. 55 1070

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Artesia Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Artesia Blvd in Orange County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 171,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 215,434 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 225 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesArtesia Blvd
Location12-ORA-005-44.24
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.87327, -118.00913
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width225 ft (68.5 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171,000 (2016)
Projected traffic215,434 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Artesia Blvd built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Artesia Blvd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Artesia Blvd carry?

About 171,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Artesia Blvd?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 225 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Artesia Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.