US Bridges

Irvine Center Driv over San Diego Creek Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.3 MI S/O Bake Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0577

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvine Center Driv over San Diego Creek Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Irvine Center Driv over San Diego Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,600 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIrvine Center Driv
CrossesSan Diego Creek Channel
Location0.3 MI S/O Bake Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.63534, -117.7372
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2018)
Projected traffic30,600 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Irvine Center Driv over San Diego Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irvine Center Driv over San Diego 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Irvine Center Driv over San Diego Creek Channel carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Irvine Center Driv over San Diego Creek Channel?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Irvine Center Driv over San Diego Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.