Interstate 5 SB over Fullerton Creek
GoodOrange County, California · 12-ORA-005-42.98 · Structure no. 55 1073L
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95,850
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Fullerton Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Fullerton Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 95,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,817 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 97 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 SB over Fullerton Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Fullerton 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 SB over Fullerton Creek carry?
About 95,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Fullerton Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Fullerton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.