US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-7.34-SJCP · Structure no. 55 0227

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 155,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 298,413 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesCamino Capistrano Onramp
Location12-ORA-005-7.34-SJCP
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.47371, -117.67447
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,700 (2022)
Projected traffic298,413 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp carry?

About 155,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Camino Capistrano Onramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.