US Bridges

Parkcenter Drive over El Modena-Irvine Channel

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Orange County, California · 100 N/O Bryan Avenue · Structure no. 55C0538

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkcenter Drive over El Modena-Irvine Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Parkcenter Drive 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,219 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParkcenter Drive
CrossesEl Modena-Irvine Channel
Location100 N/O Bryan Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.73299, -117.80052
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic4,219 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkcenter Drive over El Modena-Irvine Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkcenter Drive over El Modena-Irvine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Parkcenter Drive over El Modena-Irvine Channel carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkcenter Drive over El Modena-Irvine Channel?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Parkcenter Drive over El Modena-Irvine Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.