US Bridges

Alicia Parkway over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.32 MI S Aliso Creek DR · Structure no. 55C0496

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,883
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alicia Parkway over Sulphur Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alicia Parkway over Sulphur Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 38,883 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,051 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlicia Parkway
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location0.32 MI S Aliso Creek DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.55143, -117.71721
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,883 (2023)
Projected traffic60,051 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Alicia Parkway over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alicia Parkway over Sulphur 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Alicia Parkway over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 38,883 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alicia Parkway over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Alicia Parkway over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.