US Bridges

Paseo De Colinas over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 MI N of Avery Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0506

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo De Colinas over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paseo De Colinas over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc in Orange County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 60 years old, older 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,603 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPaseo De Colinas
CrossesScrra BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc
Location0.1 MI N of Avery Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.54787, -117.67473
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2019)
Projected traffic32,603 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 Paseo De Colinas over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Paseo De Colinas over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc 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 2024.

How much traffic does Paseo De Colinas over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paseo De Colinas over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc?

The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Paseo De Colinas over Scrra BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.