US Bridges

Alicia Parkway over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-17.47-LGNH · Structure no. 55 0591

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alicia Parkway over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alicia Parkway over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,371 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlicia Parkway
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-17.47-LGNH
RouteCity Street 0M230
Coordinates33.60406, -117.69047
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2024)
Projected traffic69,371 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Alicia Parkway over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alicia Parkway over Interstate 5 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 2024.

How much traffic does Alicia Parkway over Interstate 5 carry?

About 64,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alicia Parkway over Interstate 5?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Alicia Parkway over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.