US Bridges

Moulton Parkway over Pedestrian & Bike Access

Fair

Orange County, California · 200 N of LA Paz RD · Structure no. 55C0238

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moulton Parkway over Pedestrian & Bike Access is a concrete slab carrying Moulton Parkway over Pedestrian & Bike Access in Orange County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 57 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,799 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoulton Parkway
CrossesPedestrian & Bike Access
Location200 N of LA Paz RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.57662, -117.70227
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2019)
Projected traffic49,799 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Moulton Parkway over Pedestrian & Bike Access built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Moulton Parkway over Pedestrian & Bike Access 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 Moulton Parkway over Pedestrian & Bike Access carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moulton Parkway over Pedestrian & Bike Access?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Moulton Parkway over Pedestrian & Bike Access?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.