US Bridges

E/B Alicia Parkway over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK

Poor

Orange County, California · 0.20 MI Sw/O Jeronimo RD · Structure no. 55C0214R

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E/B Alicia Parkway over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E/B Alicia Parkway over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK in Orange County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 52 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,088 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE/B Alicia Parkway
CrossesScrra BNSF RY AMTRAK
Location0.20 MI Sw/O Jeronimo RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.61325, -117.68136
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2020)
Projected traffic34,088 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$818,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E/B Alicia Parkway over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is E/B Alicia Parkway 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 E/B Alicia Parkway over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E/B Alicia Parkway over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns E/B Alicia Parkway over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.