US Bridges

W/B Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Wash

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.6 MI E/O Jamboree RD · Structure no. 55C0627L

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W/B Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W/B Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Wash in Orange County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,462 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW/B Irvine Blvd
CrossesPeters Canyon Wash
Location0.6 MI E/O Jamboree RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.72572, -117.77726
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2018)
Projected traffic19,462 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W/B Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W/B Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Wash 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W/B Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Wash carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W/B Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Wash?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns W/B Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.