Interstate 5 over San Juan Creek
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-8.87-SJCP · Structure no. 55 0228
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 610 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 285,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over San Juan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 over San Juan Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 285,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 298,413 by 2043. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 178 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over San Juan Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Interstate 5 over San Juan 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over San Juan Creek carry?
About 285,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over San Juan Creek?
The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over San Juan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.