Island Way over Dana Point Harbor
GoodOrange County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Dana Pt Hbr DR · Structure no. 55C0561
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,510
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Way over Dana Point Harbor is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Island Way over Dana Point Harbor in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,176 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Island Way over Dana Point Harbor built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Island Way over Dana Point Harbor 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Island Way over Dana Point Harbor carry?
About 3,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Island Way over Dana Point Harbor?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Island Way over Dana Point Harbor?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.