Camino Capistrano over Trabuco Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.5 Mi. N/O Junipero S RD · Structure no. 55C0266
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camino Capistrano over Trabuco Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Camino Capistrano over Trabuco Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,724 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camino Capistrano over Trabuco Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Camino Capistrano over Trabuco Creek Channel 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Camino Capistrano over Trabuco Creek Channel carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Camino Capistrano over Trabuco Creek Channel?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Camino Capistrano over Trabuco Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.