US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-39.00-ANA · Structure no. 55 0845

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
424 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5 in Orange County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,513 by 2044. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location12-ORA-005-39.00-ANA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.83211, -117.93271
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 + Mod
Structure length424 ft (129.1 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2015)
Projected traffic35,513 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.