US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-32.05-SA · Structure no. 55 0675

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,616 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-32.05-SA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.75625, -117.85612
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic12,616 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.