US Bridges

W/B Lgna Hills DR over Aliso Creek

Fair

Orange County, California · 400 E/O Moulton Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0529L

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,618
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W/B Lgna Hills DR over Aliso Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W/B Lgna Hills DR over Aliso Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,618 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,489 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW/B Lgna Hills DR
CrossesAliso Creek
Location400 E/O Moulton Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.59209, -117.71179
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,618 (2019)
Projected traffic12,489 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W/B Lgna Hills DR over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is W/B Lgna Hills DR over Aliso 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 2022.

How much traffic does W/B Lgna Hills DR over Aliso Creek carry?

About 3,618 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W/B Lgna Hills DR over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W/B Lgna Hills DR over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.