Avenida Mendocino over Interstate 5
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-1.13-SCLE · Structure no. 55 0463
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenida Mendocino over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenida Mendocino over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,138 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 44 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 Avenida Mendocino over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenida Mendocino over Interstate 5 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 Avenida Mendocino over Interstate 5 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Avenida Mendocino over Interstate 5?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Avenida Mendocino over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.