US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Avenida Pico

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-3.39-SCLE · Structure no. 55 1107

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Avenida Pico is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Avenida Pico in Orange County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,429 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesAvenida Pico
Location12-ORA-005-3.39-SCLE
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.43867, -117.62222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.3 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200,100 (2016)
Projected traffic230,429 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 5 over Avenida Pico built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Avenida Pico 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Avenida Pico carry?

About 200,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Avenida Pico?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Avenida Pico?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.