US Bridges

El Paseo Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. N/O Oso Parkway · Structure no. 55C0623

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
348 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,970
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Paseo Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Paseo Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink in Orange County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 16,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,229 by 2044. The structure is 348 ft (106.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEl Paseo Road
CrossesBNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink
Location0.1 Mi. N/O Oso Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.58271, -117.67348
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length348 ft (106.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,970 (2020)
Projected traffic25,229 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 El Paseo Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Paseo Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does El Paseo Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink carry?

About 16,970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is El Paseo Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

The structure is 348 ft (106.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns El Paseo Road over BNSF RY AMTRAK Metrolink?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.