US Bridges

Brookhurst Street over UP RR

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-000--ANA · Structure no. 55 0903Y

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhurst Street over UP RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brookhurst Street over UP RR in Orange County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,604 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBrookhurst Street
CrossesUP RR
Location12-ORA-000--ANA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.84422, -117.95861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2016)
Projected traffic50,604 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Brookhurst Street over UP RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookhurst Street over UP RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Brookhurst Street over UP RR carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brookhurst Street over UP RR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhurst Street over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.