El Camino Real over El Modena-Irvine Channel
FairOrange County, California · 100 Nw/O Myford Road · Structure no. 55C0535
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Camino Real over El Modena-Irvine Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying El Camino Real over El Modena-Irvine Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,335 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Camino Real over El Modena-Irvine Channel built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Camino Real over El Modena-Irvine Channel 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does El Camino Real over El Modena-Irvine Channel carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Camino Real over El Modena-Irvine Channel?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns El Camino Real over El Modena-Irvine Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.