US Bridges

Baranca Pkwy WB over Peters Canyon Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI E Jamboree RD · Structure no. 55C0342L

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baranca Pkwy WB over Peters Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Baranca Pkwy WB over Peters Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaranca Pkwy WB
CrossesPeters Canyon Channel
Location0.2 MI E Jamboree RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.69164, -117.82321
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2018)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Baranca Pkwy WB over Peters Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Baranca Pkwy WB over Peters Canyon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Baranca Pkwy WB over Peters Canyon Channel carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Baranca Pkwy WB over Peters Canyon Channel?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Baranca Pkwy WB over Peters Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.