Interstate 5 over Red Hill Ave
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-R29.10-TUS · Structure no. 55 0193
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 324,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Red Hill Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Red Hill Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 324,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 361,973 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 201 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 Red Hill Ave built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Red Hill 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 Red Hill Ave carry?
About 324,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Red Hill Ave?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Red Hill Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.