US Bridges

Jwa-Macarthur Conn over John Wayne Airport

Fair

Orange County, California · Upper Deck for Departure · Structure no. 55C0655

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,722 ft
48 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Jwa-Macarthur Conn over John Wayne Airport is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jwa-Macarthur Conn over John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,592 by 2041. The structure is 2,722 ft (829.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJwa-Macarthur Conn
CrossesJohn Wayne Airport
LocationUpper Deck for Departure
Coordinates33.676, -117.8631
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans48
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,722 ft (829.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2024)
Projected traffic23,592 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Jwa-Macarthur Conn over John Wayne Airport built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jwa-Macarthur Conn over John Wayne Airport 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jwa-Macarthur Conn over John Wayne Airport carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jwa-Macarthur Conn over John Wayne Airport?

The structure is 2,722 ft (829.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Jwa-Macarthur Conn over John Wayne Airport?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.