US Bridges

Barranca Parkway over Borrego Canyon Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.6 MI Nw/O Alton Parkway · Structure no. 55C0552

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barranca Parkway over Borrego Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Barranca Parkway over Borrego Canyon 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarranca Parkway
CrossesBorrego Canyon Channel
Location0.6 MI Nw/O Alton Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.6545, -117.73226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2018)
Projected traffic24,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barranca Parkway over Borrego Canyon Channel built?

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

What condition is Barranca Parkway over Borrego Canyon 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Barranca Parkway over Borrego Canyon Channel carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barranca Parkway over Borrego Canyon Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Barranca Parkway over Borrego Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.