US Bridges

Paseo Westpark over San Diego Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 400 S/O Barranca Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0566

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,796
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo Westpark over San Diego Creek Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paseo Westpark over San Diego 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 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 9,796 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaseo Westpark
CrossesSan Diego Creek Channel
Location400 S/O Barranca Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.68504, -117.81476
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,796 (2018)
Projected traffic12,580 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Paseo Westpark over San Diego Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paseo Westpark over San Diego Creek 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Paseo Westpark over San Diego Creek Channel carry?

About 9,796 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paseo Westpark over San Diego Creek Channel?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Paseo Westpark over San Diego Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.