US Bridges

Muirlands Blvd. over Aliso Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 200 Nw/O Los Alisos Blvd · Structure no. 55C0218

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muirlands Blvd. over Aliso Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Muirlands Blvd. over Aliso Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1973, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,556 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMuirlands Blvd.
CrossesAliso Creek
Location200 Nw/O Los Alisos Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.6176, -117.69295
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2017)
Projected traffic26,556 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Muirlands Blvd. over Aliso Creek built?

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

What condition is Muirlands Blvd. over Aliso Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Muirlands Blvd. over Aliso Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Muirlands Blvd. over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Muirlands Blvd. over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.