US Bridges

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Parking Lot Access

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-039-13.51-BPK · Structure no. 55 0159

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Parking Lot Access is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Parking Lot Access in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 years old, older 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,246 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 39 (beach Blvd)
CrossesParking Lot Access
Location12-ORA-039-13.51-BPK
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates33.84334, -117.99706
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2014)
Projected traffic75,246 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Parking Lot Access built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Parking Lot Access 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Parking Lot Access carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Parking Lot Access?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Parking Lot Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).