Rancho Viejo Road over Trabuco Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.1 MI Se/O Trabco Crk RD · Structure no. 55C0002
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rancho Viejo Road over Trabuco Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rancho Viejo Road over Trabuco Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,514 by 2045. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rancho Viejo Road over Trabuco Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Rancho Viejo Road over Trabuco Creek Channel 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Rancho Viejo Road over Trabuco Creek Channel carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rancho Viejo Road over Trabuco Creek Channel?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Rancho Viejo Road over Trabuco Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.