US Bridges

Newport Coast DR over Newport Coast DR-N37 on

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-073-21.53-IRVN · Structure no. 55 0759S

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Coast DR over Newport Coast DR-N37 on is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newport Coast DR over Newport Coast DR-N37 on in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNewport Coast DR
CrossesNewport Coast DR-N37 on
Location12-ORA-073-21.53-IRVN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.62387, -117.82825
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Newport Coast DR over Newport Coast DR-N37 on built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Coast DR over Newport Coast DR-N37 on 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Newport Coast DR over Newport Coast DR-N37 on carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newport Coast DR over Newport Coast DR-N37 on?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Coast DR over Newport Coast DR-N37 on?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.