US Bridges

Harbor Blvd over Union Pacific RR

Good

Orange County, California · 0.4 MI N/O Bastanchry RD · Structure no. 55C0387

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Blvd over Union Pacific RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Harbor Blvd over Union Pacific RR in Orange County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 100 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 40,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,468 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarbor Blvd
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.4 MI N/O Bastanchry RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.9018, -117.92909
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,100 (2018)
Projected traffic77,468 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harbor Blvd over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Harbor Blvd over Union Pacific RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Harbor Blvd over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 40,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Blvd over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Blvd over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.