US Bridges

Oso Parkway over Arroyo Trabuco

Good

Orange County, California · 0.6 MI E/O Felipe Road · Structure no. 55C0606

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
665 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oso Parkway over Arroyo Trabuco is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oso Parkway over Arroyo Trabuco 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,333 by 2043. The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOso Parkway
CrossesArroyo Trabuco
Location0.6 MI E/O Felipe Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.58456, -117.6345
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length665 ft (202.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2019)
Projected traffic57,333 by 2043
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

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 Oso Parkway over Arroyo Trabuco built?

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

What condition is Oso Parkway over Arroyo Trabuco 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 2023.

How much traffic does Oso Parkway over Arroyo Trabuco carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oso Parkway over Arroyo Trabuco?

The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Oso Parkway over Arroyo Trabuco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.