US Bridges

Irvine Boulevard over Marshburn Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.05 MI S/O SR 133 · Structure no. 55C0596

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,700
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvine Boulevard over Marshburn Channel is a concrete slab carrying Irvine Boulevard over Marshburn Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 33,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,600 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIrvine Boulevard
CrossesMarshburn Channel
Location0.05 MI S/O SR 133
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.69569, -117.7344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,700 (2018)
Projected traffic44,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Boulevard over Marshburn Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irvine Boulevard 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Irvine Boulevard over Marshburn Channel carry?

About 33,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Irvine Boulevard over Marshburn Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Irvine Boulevard over Marshburn Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.