Interstate 5 over Bee Canyon
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-22.83-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0031
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Bee Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Bee Canyon in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 67 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 300,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325,000 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 241 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Bee Canyon built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Bee Canyon 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 Bee Canyon carry?
About 300,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Bee Canyon?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 241 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Bee Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.