Rancho Viejo Road over Horno Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.3 Mi. N/O Ortega Hwy. · Structure no. 55C0505
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rancho Viejo Road over Horno Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Rancho Viejo Road over Horno Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,706 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rancho Viejo Road over Horno Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rancho Viejo Road over Horno 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does Rancho Viejo Road over Horno Creek Channel carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rancho Viejo Road over Horno Creek Channel?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns Rancho Viejo Road over Horno Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.