US Bridges

E LA PAZ/N5 Onramp over LA Paz RD

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-16.52-LGNH · Structure no. 55 1109S

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,103
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E LA PAZ/N5 Onramp over LA Paz RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E LA PAZ/N5 Onramp over LA Paz RD in Orange County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE LA PAZ/N5 Onramp
CrossesLA Paz RD
Location12-ORA-005-16.52-LGNH
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.59833, -117.67587
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,103 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E LA PAZ/N5 Onramp over LA Paz RD built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is E LA PAZ/N5 Onramp 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 E LA PAZ/N5 Onramp over LA Paz RD carry?

About 5,103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E LA PAZ/N5 Onramp over LA Paz RD?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E LA PAZ/N5 Onramp over LA Paz RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.