US Bridges

El Camino Real over Peters Canyon Wash

Good

Orange County, California · 0.3 Mi. SE Jamboree Rd. · Structure no. 55C0665

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,730
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Camino Real over Peters Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Camino Real over Peters Canyon Wash 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,289 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Camino Real
CrossesPeters Canyon Wash
Location0.3 Mi. SE Jamboree Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71923, -117.78799
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2018)
Projected traffic4,289 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 El Camino Real over Peters Canyon Wash built?

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

What condition is El Camino Real over Peters Canyon Wash 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does El Camino Real over Peters Canyon Wash carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is El Camino Real over Peters Canyon Wash?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns El Camino Real over Peters Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.