E/B LA Paz Road over Oso Creek
FairOrange County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Marguerite Pkw · Structure no. 55C0494R
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,140
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E/B LA Paz Road over Oso Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E/B LA Paz Road over Oso Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 14,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,024 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 38 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 E/B LA Paz Road over Oso Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is E/B LA Paz Road over Oso Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does E/B LA Paz Road over Oso Creek carry?
About 14,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E/B LA Paz Road over Oso Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns E/B LA Paz Road over Oso Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.