US Bridges

Camino Capistrano over San Juan Creek Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.4 Mi. S/O Del Obispo ST · Structure no. 55C0034

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Capistrano over San Juan Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camino Capistrano over San Juan Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,615 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCamino Capistrano
CrossesSan Juan Creek Channel
Location0.4 Mi. S/O Del Obispo ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.49193, -117.66272
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2016)
Projected traffic43,615 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Camino Capistrano over San Juan Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Capistrano over San Juan 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 Camino Capistrano over San Juan Creek Channel carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camino Capistrano over San Juan Creek Channel?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Capistrano over San Juan Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.