US Bridges

Jamboree Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. Ne/O Edinger Ave. · Structure no. 55C0460

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamboree Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Jamboree Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Orange County, California. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 40 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 73,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,378 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 233 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJamboree Road
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
Location0.2 Mi. Ne/O Edinger Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.70612, -117.80361
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width233 ft (71 m)
Roadway width211 ft (64.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,000 (2013)
Projected traffic137,378 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Jamboree Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Jamboree Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink 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 2021.

How much traffic does Jamboree Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 73,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jamboree Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 233 ft wide.

Who owns Jamboree Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.