Interstate 5 over Tustin Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-30.60-TUS · Structure no. 55 0742
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Tustin Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Interstate 5 over Tustin Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 399,594 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 212 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 Tustin Channel built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Tustin 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Tustin Channel carry?
About 300,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Tustin Channel?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 212 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Tustin Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.