US Bridges

E Las Palmas DR over UP RR

Good

Orange County, California · 0.3 MI E/O Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 55C0586

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Las Palmas DR over UP RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Las Palmas DR over UP RR in Orange County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,455 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Las Palmas DR
CrossesUP RR
Location0.3 MI E/O Harbor Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91268, -117.92686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2020)
Projected traffic6,455 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 E Las Palmas DR over UP RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Las Palmas DR over UP RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does E Las Palmas DR over UP RR carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Las Palmas DR over UP RR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns E Las Palmas DR over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.