US Bridges

State Route 90 over Esperanza RD BNSF AMTRAK

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-090-12.25 · Structure no. 55 1064

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 90 over Esperanza RD BNSF AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 90 over Esperanza RD BNSF AMTRAK in Orange County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,418 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 90
CrossesEsperanza RD BNSF AMTRAK
Location12-ORA-090-12.25
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates33.86303, -117.79065
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2020)
Projected traffic31,418 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 90 over Esperanza RD BNSF AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 90 over Esperanza RD BNSF AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 90 over Esperanza RD BNSF AMTRAK carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 90 over Esperanza RD BNSF AMTRAK?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 90 over Esperanza RD BNSF AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.