US Bridges

Baranca Pkwy EB over Peters Canyon Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI E Jamboree RD · Structure no. 55C0342R

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baranca Pkwy EB over Peters Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Baranca Pkwy EB over Peters Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaranca Pkwy EB
CrossesPeters Canyon Channel
Location0.2 MI E Jamboree RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.69154, -117.82337
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 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 width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
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 EB over Peters Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baranca Pkwy EB over Peters Canyon Channel 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 November 2021.

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

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Baranca Pkwy EB 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 50 ft wide.

Who owns Baranca Pkwy EB over Peters Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.