US Bridges

LA Paz RD over LA Paz Equip Uc

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI NE of Moulton Pwy · Structure no. 55C0239

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Paz RD over LA Paz Equip Uc is a concrete frame carrying LA Paz RD over LA Paz Equip Uc in Orange County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,679 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA Paz RD
CrossesLA Paz Equip Uc
Location0.2 MI NE of Moulton Pwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.57751, -117.69832
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic16,000 (2019)
Projected traffic37,679 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 LA Paz RD over LA Paz Equip Uc built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is LA Paz RD over LA Paz Equip Uc 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 LA Paz RD over LA Paz Equip Uc carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Paz RD over LA Paz Equip Uc?

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

Who owns LA Paz RD over LA Paz Equip Uc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.