US Bridges

Departures Traffic over Arrivals Traffic

Fair

Orange County, California · Down Ramp to Macarther Bl · Structure no. 55C0658

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Departures Traffic over Arrivals Traffic is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Departures Traffic over Arrivals Traffic 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 298 ft (90.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDepartures Traffic
CrossesArrivals Traffic
LocationDown Ramp to Macarther Bl
Coordinates33.67506, -117.86326
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.
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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2020)
Projected traffic23,592 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Departures Traffic over Arrivals Traffic built?

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

What condition is Departures Traffic over Arrivals Traffic 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 Departures Traffic over Arrivals Traffic carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Departures Traffic over Arrivals Traffic?

The structure is 298 ft (90.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Departures Traffic over Arrivals Traffic?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.