US Bridges

Jeffrey Road Nbnd over San Diego Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI S Barranca Pkway · Structure no. 55C0438R

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeffrey Road Nbnd over San Diego Creek Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jeffrey Road Nbnd over San Diego Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,400 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJeffrey Road Nbnd
CrossesSan Diego Creek Channel
Location0.2 MI S Barranca Pkway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.67105, -117.78702
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2018)
Projected traffic40,400 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 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 Jeffrey Road Nbnd over San Diego Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeffrey Road Nbnd over San Diego Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Jeffrey Road Nbnd over San Diego Creek Channel carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jeffrey Road Nbnd over San Diego Creek Channel?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Jeffrey Road Nbnd over San Diego Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.