Interstate 5 over El Modena-Irvine Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-27.82-TUS · Structure no. 55 0655
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over El Modena-Irvine Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over El Modena-Irvine Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 300,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 317,000 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 267 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 El Modena-Irvine Channel built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Interstate 5 over El Modena-Irvine Channel 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over El Modena-Irvine Channel carry?
About 300,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Interstate 5 over El Modena-Irvine Channel?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 267 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over El Modena-Irvine Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.