US Bridges

Las Palmas Drive over Equestrian Trail

Good

Orange County, California · 0.15 MI W/O Harbor Blvd. · Structure no. 55C0638

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Palmas Drive over Equestrian Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Las Palmas Drive over Equestrian Trail 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,673 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLas Palmas Drive
CrossesEquestrian Trail
Location0.15 MI W/O Harbor Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91149, -117.93461
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,673 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Las Palmas Drive over Equestrian Trail built?

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

What condition is Las Palmas Drive over Equestrian Trail 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Las Palmas Drive over Equestrian Trail carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Las Palmas Drive over Equestrian Trail?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Las Palmas Drive over Equestrian Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.