US Bridges

Lake Forest Drive over Equestrian Trail Uc

Fair

Orange County, California · 200 Ft No. of Rancho Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0599

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,415
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Forest Drive over Equestrian Trail Uc is a steel arch - deck carrying Lake Forest Drive over Equestrian Trail Uc 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 8,415 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,614 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Forest Drive
CrossesEquestrian Trail Uc
Location200 Ft No. of Rancho Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.67002, -117.66107
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,415 (2020)
Projected traffic12,614 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lake Forest Drive over Equestrian Trail Uc built?

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

What condition is Lake Forest Drive over Equestrian Trail Uc 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Forest Drive over Equestrian Trail Uc carry?

About 8,415 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Forest Drive over Equestrian Trail Uc?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Forest Drive over Equestrian Trail Uc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.