US Bridges

Disneyland Flyover over Ball Road

Good

Orange County, California · At Ball Road · Structure no. 55C0674

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Disneyland Flyover over Ball Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Disneyland Flyover over Ball Road in Orange County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,200 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDisneyland Flyover
CrossesBall Road
LocationAt Ball Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81831, -117.92216
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2019)
Projected traffic31,200 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Disneyland Flyover over Ball Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Disneyland Flyover over Ball Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Disneyland Flyover over Ball Road carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Disneyland Flyover over Ball Road?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Disneyland Flyover over Ball Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.