US Bridges

Alton Parkway over Bee Canyon Wash Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 50 Feet W/O Pacifica · Structure no. 55C0610M

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alton Parkway over Bee Canyon Wash Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Alton Parkway over Bee Canyon Wash Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,271 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlton Parkway
CrossesBee Canyon Wash Channel
Location50 Feet W/O Pacifica
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.65584, -117.75595
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2021)
Projected traffic19,271 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Alton Parkway over Bee Canyon Wash Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alton Parkway over Bee Canyon Wash 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Alton Parkway over Bee Canyon Wash Channel carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Alton Parkway over Bee Canyon Wash Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Alton Parkway over Bee Canyon Wash Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.