US Bridges

Antonio Parkway over Tijeras Creek

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.8 MI Sw/O Avenida Bndra · Structure no. 55C0605

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
422 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antonio Parkway over Tijeras Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Antonio Parkway over Tijeras Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 34,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,181 by 2042. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAntonio Parkway
CrossesTijeras Creek
Location0.8 MI Sw/O Avenida Bndra
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.60916, -117.61729
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,300 (2017)
Projected traffic43,181 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Antonio Parkway over Tijeras Creek built?

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

What condition is Antonio Parkway over Tijeras Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Antonio Parkway over Tijeras Creek carry?

About 34,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Antonio Parkway over Tijeras Creek?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Antonio Parkway over Tijeras Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.