Interstate 5 over Trabuco Creek
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-11.45-SJCP · Structure no. 55 0289
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Trabuco Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Trabuco Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 175,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 343,915 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 221 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 over Trabuco Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Trabuco 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 Trabuco Creek carry?
About 175,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Trabuco Creek?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 221 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Trabuco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.