Del Obispo Street over Trabuco Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Camino Cpstrn · Structure no. 55C0396
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Del Obispo Street over Trabuco Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Del Obispo Street over Trabuco Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 79 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,423 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Del Obispo Street over Trabuco Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Del Obispo Street 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 Del Obispo Street over Trabuco Creek Channel carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Del Obispo Street over Trabuco Creek Channel?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Del Obispo Street over Trabuco Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.