I 5 NB over Santiago Creek
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-33.39-SA · Structure no. 55 1046R
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 183,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 5 NB over Santiago Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 5 NB over Santiago Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 183,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,463 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 131 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 5 NB over Santiago Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 5 NB over Santiago 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I 5 NB over Santiago Creek carry?
About 183,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 5 NB over Santiago Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.
Who owns I 5 NB over Santiago Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.