US Bridges

Crown Valley Pkwy over Arroyo Trabuco

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.5 MI E/O Marguerite Pwy · Structure no. 55C0637

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
781 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crown Valley Pkwy over Arroyo Trabuco is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crown Valley Pkwy over Arroyo Trabuco in Orange County, California. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 25 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 33,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,565 by 2040. The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCrown Valley Pkwy
CrossesArroyo Trabuco
Location0.5 MI E/O Marguerite Pwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.56278, -117.65289
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length781 ft (238 m)
Longest span220 ft (67 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,160 (2021)
Projected traffic60,565 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Crown Valley Pkwy over Arroyo Trabuco built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Crown Valley Pkwy over Arroyo Trabuco 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Crown Valley Pkwy over Arroyo Trabuco carry?

About 33,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crown Valley Pkwy over Arroyo Trabuco?

The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Crown Valley Pkwy over Arroyo Trabuco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.