US Bridges

W/B LA Paz Road over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK

Fair

Orange County, California · 200 Ne/O Muirlands Blvd · Structure no. 55C0215L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W/B LA Paz Road over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W/B LA Paz Road over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK in Orange County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,149 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW/B LA Paz Road
CrossesScrra BNSF RY AMTRAK
Location200 Ne/O Muirlands Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.59978, -117.67494
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2020)
Projected traffic24,149 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W/B LA Paz Road over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W/B LA Paz Road over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W/B LA Paz Road over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W/B LA Paz Road over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W/B LA Paz Road over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.