US Bridges

Barranca Parkwy over Marshburn Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. E/O Sand Cyn Ave · Structure no. 55C0582

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barranca Parkwy over Marshburn Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Barranca Parkwy over Marshburn 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,285 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarranca Parkwy
CrossesMarshburn Channel
Location0.2 Mi. E/O Sand Cyn Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.66209, -117.76768
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic17,285 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 Parkwy over Marshburn Channel built?

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

What condition is Barranca Parkwy over Marshburn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Barranca Parkwy over Marshburn Channel carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barranca Parkwy over Marshburn Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Barranca Parkwy over Marshburn Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.