US Bridges

Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada

Fair

Orange County, California · 50 E/O Camino Capistrano · Structure no. 55C0422

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada in Orange County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,868 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenida Vaquero
CrossesPrima Deshecha Canada
Location50 E/O Camino Capistrano
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.44287, -117.64392
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic12,868 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.