Interstate 5 over Sand Canyon Ave
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-R23.94-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0201
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Sand Canyon Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Sand Canyon Ave in Orange County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 290,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 315,000 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 237 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Sand Canyon Ave built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Sand Canyon Ave 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 Sand Canyon Ave carry?
About 290,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Sand Canyon Ave?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 237 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Sand Canyon Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.