Interstate 5 over Carbon Creek
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-40.20-ANA · Structure no. 55 0910
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 259,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Carbon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Carbon Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 259,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 270,593 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 203 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Carbon Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Carbon 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Carbon Creek carry?
About 259,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Carbon Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 203 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Carbon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.