US Bridges

Barranca Pkway over State Route 133

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-133-9.00-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0654

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barranca Pkway over State Route 133 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barranca Pkway over State Route 133 in Orange County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,741 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarranca Pkway
CrossesState Route 133
Location12-ORA-133-9.00-IRVN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.65899, -117.75732
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2017)
Projected traffic22,741 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Barranca Pkway over State Route 133 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barranca Pkway over State Route 133 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Barranca Pkway over State Route 133 carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barranca Pkway over State Route 133?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Barranca Pkway over State Route 133?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.