US Bridges

N/B Jamboree Road over San Diego Creek Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.3 Mi. S/O Bristol St. · Structure no. 55C0149R

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N/B Jamboree Road over San Diego Creek Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying N/B Jamboree Road over San Diego Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 57 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,963 by 2040. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN/B Jamboree Road
CrossesSan Diego Creek Channel
Location0.3 Mi. S/O Bristol St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.65043, -117.86646
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic50,963 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 N/B Jamboree Road over San Diego Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is N/B Jamboree Road over San Diego 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N/B Jamboree Road over San Diego Creek Channel carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N/B Jamboree Road over San Diego Creek Channel?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns N/B Jamboree Road over San Diego Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.