US Bridges

Alton Parkway over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-22.21-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0629

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alton Parkway over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alton Parkway over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlton Parkway
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-22.21-IRVN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.65551, -117.74434
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2017)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Alton Parkway over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Alton Parkway over Interstate 5 carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alton Parkway over Interstate 5?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Alton Parkway over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.