Interstate 5 over Avenida Presidio
FairOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-2.31-SCLE · Structure no. 55 0204
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 155,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Avenida Presidio is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Avenida Presidio in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 years old, older 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 155,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,709 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Avenida Presidio built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Avenida Presidio 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Avenida Presidio carry?
About 155,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Avenida Presidio?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Avenida Presidio?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.