Interstate 5 over Avenida Palizada
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-2.66-SCLE · Structure no. 55 0205
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 155,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Avenida Palizada is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Avenida Palizada 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 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 155,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,806 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Palizada 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 Palizada 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Avenida Palizada carry?
About 155,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Avenida Palizada?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Avenida Palizada?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.