US Bridges

El Camino Real over Prima Deshecha Canada

Good

Orange County, California · 100 E/O Camino Capistran · Structure no. 55C0003

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Camino Real over Prima Deshecha Canada is a concrete tee beam carrying El Camino Real over Prima Deshecha Canada in Orange County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 97 years old, older 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,095 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Camino Real
CrossesPrima Deshecha Canada
Location100 E/O Camino Capistran
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.44147, -117.64479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2017)
Projected traffic38,095 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 El Camino Real over Prima Deshecha Canada built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is El Camino Real over Prima Deshecha Canada 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does El Camino Real over Prima Deshecha Canada carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is El Camino Real over Prima Deshecha Canada?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns El Camino Real over Prima Deshecha Canada?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.