US Bridges

Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-16.51-LGNH · Structure no. 55 1109

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
213,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD in Orange County, California. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 213,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,000 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 212 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesLA Paz RD
Location12-ORA-005-16.51-LGNH
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.59765, -117.67624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width212 ft (64.5 m)
Roadway width206 ft (62.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213,000 (2022)
Projected traffic250,000 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD 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 Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD carry?

About 213,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 212 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over LA Paz RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.