US Bridges

N/B Moulton Pkwy over Aliso Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 1.5 MI S El Toro RD · Structure no. 55C0221R

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N/B Moulton Pkwy over Aliso Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N/B Moulton Pkwy over Aliso Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 56 years old, older 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,468 by 2046. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN/B Moulton Pkwy
CrossesAliso Creek
Location1.5 MI S El Toro RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.58983, -117.71167
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2019)
Projected traffic28,468 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N/B Moulton Pkwy over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is N/B Moulton Pkwy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N/B Moulton Pkwy over Aliso Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N/B Moulton Pkwy over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns N/B Moulton Pkwy over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.