US Bridges

Irvine Blvd over Borrego Cyn Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 200 N/O Alton Parkway · Structure no. 55C0578

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvine Blvd over Borrego Cyn Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Irvine Blvd over Borrego Cyn 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,880 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 245 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIrvine Blvd
CrossesBorrego Cyn Channel
Location200 N/O Alton Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.66412, -117.70601
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width245 ft (74.8 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2018)
Projected traffic32,880 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Blvd over Borrego Cyn Channel built?

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

What condition is Irvine Blvd over Borrego Cyn 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 Blvd over Borrego Cyn Channel carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Irvine Blvd over Borrego Cyn Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 245 ft wide.

Who owns Irvine Blvd over Borrego Cyn Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.