Interstate 5 over Agua Chinon Wash
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-22.04-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0009
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 201,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Agua Chinon Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Agua Chinon Wash in Orange County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 98 years old, older 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 201,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,000 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Agua Chinon Wash built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Agua Chinon Wash 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Agua Chinon Wash carry?
About 201,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Agua Chinon Wash?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns Interstate 5 over Agua Chinon Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.