US Bridges

Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Trail Uc

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. W/O Route 261 · Structure no. 55C0630

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Trail Uc is a steel arch - deck carrying Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Trail Uc in Orange County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,860 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIrvine Blvd
CrossesPeters Canyon Trail Uc
Location0.1 Mi. W/O Route 261
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.72672, -117.78044
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.2 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,400 (2018)
Projected traffic39,860 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Trail Uc built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Trail Uc 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 Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Trail Uc carry?

About 26,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Trail Uc?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns Irvine Blvd over Peters Canyon Trail Uc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.