US Bridges

Paseo De Valencia over Aliso Creek

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.8 MI N of Alicia Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0220

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,800
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo De Valencia over Aliso Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paseo De Valencia over Aliso Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 59 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 6 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 32,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,310 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaseo De Valencia
CrossesAliso Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Alicia Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.60288, -117.70248
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,800 (2019)
Projected traffic73,310 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paseo De Valencia over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Paseo De Valencia over Aliso Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Paseo De Valencia over Aliso Creek carry?

About 32,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paseo De Valencia over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Paseo De Valencia over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.