US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Culver DR

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-R26.59-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0197

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
294,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Culver DR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Culver DR in Orange County, California. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 46 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 294,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300,967 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 247 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesCulver DR
Location12-ORA-005-R26.59-IRVN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.71017, -117.78183
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width247 ft (75.4 m)
Roadway width242 ft (73.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294,400 (2019)
Projected traffic300,967 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Culver DR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Culver DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Culver DR carry?

About 294,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Interstate 5 over Culver DR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 247 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Culver DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.