US Bridges

Route 1 over Old Newport Blvd Drain

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-001-19.72-NPTB · Structure no. 55 1027

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 over Old Newport Blvd Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 1 over Old Newport Blvd Drain in Orange County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,947 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoute 1
CrossesOld Newport Blvd Drain
Location12-ORA-001-19.72-NPTB
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.62117, -117.92867
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2014)
Projected traffic59,947 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Route 1 over Old Newport Blvd Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 1 over Old Newport Blvd Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 1 over Old Newport Blvd Drain carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 over Old Newport Blvd Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1 over Old Newport Blvd Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.