US Bridges

Los Alisos Blvd over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-17.94-LGNH · Structure no. 55 0631

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Alisos Blvd over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Los Alisos Blvd 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,795 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLos Alisos Blvd
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-17.94-LGNH
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.60781, -117.69769
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,795 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Los Alisos Blvd over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Los Alisos Blvd 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 Los Alisos Blvd over Interstate 5 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Los Alisos Blvd over Interstate 5?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Los Alisos Blvd over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.