US Bridges

Fairmont Blvd over AMTRAK Esperanza RD

Good

Orange County, California · At Esperanza Road · Structure no. 55C0646

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmont Blvd over AMTRAK Esperanza RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairmont Blvd over AMTRAK Esperanza RD 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,377 by 2041. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairmont Blvd
CrossesAMTRAK Esperanza RD
LocationAt Esperanza Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.86561, -117.77705
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2020)
Projected traffic21,377 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Fairmont Blvd over AMTRAK Esperanza RD built?

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

What condition is Fairmont Blvd over AMTRAK Esperanza RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fairmont Blvd over AMTRAK Esperanza RD carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairmont Blvd over AMTRAK Esperanza RD?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmont Blvd over AMTRAK Esperanza RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.