US Bridges

Los Alisos Blvd over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK

Poor

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI Sw/O Jeronimo RD · Structure no. 55C0213

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Alisos Blvd over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Los Alisos Blvd over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK in Orange County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 42,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,488 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLos Alisos Blvd
CrossesScrra BNSF RY AMTRAK
Location0.2 MI Sw/O Jeronimo RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.6204, -117.68741
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,100 (2020)
Projected traffic66,488 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Los Alisos Blvd over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Alisos Blvd over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Los Alisos Blvd over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK carry?

About 42,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Los Alisos Blvd over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Los Alisos Blvd over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.