W/B University Dr. over Bonita Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.1 MI W/O Macarthur Blvd · Structure no. 55C0551L
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W/B University Dr. over Bonita Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W/B University Dr. over Bonita Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,610 by 2045. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 57 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W/B University Dr. over Bonita Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is W/B University Dr. over Bonita Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does W/B University Dr. over Bonita Creek Channel carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W/B University Dr. over Bonita Creek Channel?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns W/B University Dr. over Bonita Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.