US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Myford Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-27.42-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0181

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
279,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Myford Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Myford Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 279,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300,967 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 223 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesMyford Creek
Location12-ORA-005-27.42-IRVN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.71813, -117.79256
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width223 ft (68 m)
Roadway width220 ft (67 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279,000 (2019)
Projected traffic300,967 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Myford Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Myford 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Myford Creek carry?

About 279,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Interstate 5 over Myford Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 223 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Myford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.