US Bridges

State Route 1 over Camino Capistrano

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-001-R0.40-DAPT · Structure no. 55 0239

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Camino Capistrano is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over Camino Capistrano in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960, 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 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,900 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesCamino Capistrano
Location12-ORA-001-R0.40-DAPT
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.46421, -117.67265
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2014)
Projected traffic47,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 State Route 1 over Camino Capistrano built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 over Camino Capistrano 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 Camino Capistrano carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Camino Capistrano?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Camino Capistrano?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.