US Bridges

Los Alisos Blvd over Aliso Creek

Poor

Orange County, California · 0.29 Mi. S/O Muirland Bl. · Structure no. 55C0219

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Alisos Blvd over Aliso Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Los Alisos 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 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 45,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,276 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLos Alisos Blvd
CrossesAliso Creek
Location0.29 Mi. S/O Muirland Bl.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.61337, -117.6955
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,250 (2020)
Projected traffic67,276 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Alisos Blvd over Aliso Creek built?

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

What condition is Los Alisos Blvd over Aliso Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Los Alisos Blvd over Aliso Creek carry?

About 45,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Los Alisos Blvd over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Los Alisos Blvd over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.