US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Peters Canyon

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-R27.25-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0663

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Peters Canyon is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Peters Canyon 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 279,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300,967 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 225 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesPeters Canyon
Location12-ORA-005-R27.25-IRVN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.71659, -117.79024
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width225 ft (68.7 m)
Roadway width220 ft (67 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279,000 (2019)
Projected traffic300,967 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Peters Canyon built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Peters Canyon 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 Peters Canyon carry?

About 279,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Interstate 5 over Peters Canyon?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 225 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Peters Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.