Yorba Linda Blvd over BNSF RY Esperanza RD
PoorOrange County, California · At Esperanza Road · Structure no. 55C0508
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 321 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yorba Linda Blvd over BNSF RY Esperanza RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yorba Linda Blvd over BNSF RY Esperanza RD in Orange County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,444 by 2041. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yorba Linda Blvd over BNSF RY Esperanza RD built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yorba Linda Blvd over BNSF RY Esperanza RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Yorba Linda Blvd over BNSF RY Esperanza RD carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Yorba Linda Blvd over BNSF RY Esperanza RD?
The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Yorba Linda Blvd over BNSF RY Esperanza RD?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.