Interstate 5 NB over Fullerton Creek
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-42.96-BPK · Structure no. 55 0087R
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95,850
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Fullerton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 NB over Fullerton Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 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 95,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,597 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 NB over Fullerton Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Fullerton Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Fullerton Creek carry?
About 95,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Fullerton Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Fullerton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.