Yale Avenue over Interstate 5
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-R25.80-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0638
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Avenue over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yale Avenue over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 68 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 Yale Avenue over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Yale Avenue 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Yale Avenue over Interstate 5 carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Yale Avenue over Interstate 5?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Yale Avenue over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.