US Bridges

State Route 1 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-001-R0.86-DAPT · Structure no. 55 0546

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Orange County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,704 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
Location12-ORA-001-R0.86-DAPT
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.46454, -117.68025
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2012)
Projected traffic48,704 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.