US Bridges

Route 1 Pch over Golf Course Access

Good

Orange County, California · 0.5 M NW Newport Coast DR · Structure no. 55C0593

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 Pch over Golf Course Access is a steel arch - deck carrying Route 1 Pch over Golf Course Access 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,275 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRoute 1 Pch
CrossesGolf Course Access
Location0.5 M NW Newport Coast DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.58746, -117.85575
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic42,275 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Route 1 Pch over Golf Course Access built?

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

What condition is Route 1 Pch over Golf Course Access 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 1 Pch over Golf Course Access carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 Pch over Golf Course Access?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1 Pch over Golf Course Access?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.