US Bridges

Gene Autry Way over Santa Cruz Street

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-000--ANA · Structure no. 55 1058E

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gene Autry Way over Santa Cruz Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gene Autry Way over Santa Cruz Street 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,338 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGene Autry Way
CrossesSanta Cruz Street
Location12-ORA-000--ANA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.79958, -117.89649
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,338 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Gene Autry Way over Santa Cruz Street built?

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

What condition is Gene Autry Way over Santa Cruz Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gene Autry Way over Santa Cruz Street carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gene Autry Way over Santa Cruz Street?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Gene Autry Way over Santa Cruz Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.