US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd over San Diego CR University

Good

Orange County, California · 0.5 MI S/O Jamboree Road · Structure no. 55C0659

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,263 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
37,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd over San Diego CR University is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Macarthur Blvd over San Diego CR University in Orange County, California. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 49 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 37,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,477 by 2046. The structure is 1,263 ft (385 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMacarthur Blvd
CrossesSan Diego CR University
Location0.5 MI S/O Jamboree Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.6488, -117.85967
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,263 ft (385 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,900 (2018)
Projected traffic54,477 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Macarthur Blvd over San Diego CR University built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd over San Diego CR University 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 2024.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd over San Diego CR University carry?

About 37,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd over San Diego CR University?

The structure is 1,263 ft (385 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd over San Diego CR University?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.