US Bridges

State Route 1 over Aliso Creek

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-001-6.49-LGNB · Structure no. 55 0003

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Aliso Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 over Aliso Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 99 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,100 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesAliso Creek
Location12-ORA-001-6.49-LGNB
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.51114, -117.75237
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2014)
Projected traffic46,100 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is State Route 1 over Aliso Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Aliso Creek carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.