US Bridges

Orange Park Blvd over Handy Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 0.25 South Santiago RD · Structure no. 55C0690

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Park Blvd over Handy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Orange Park Blvd over Handy Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,033 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrange Park Blvd
CrossesHandy Creek
Location0.25 South Santiago RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81029, -117.78224
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,033 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Orange Park Blvd over Handy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Park Blvd over Handy Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Orange Park Blvd over Handy Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orange Park Blvd over Handy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Park Blvd over Handy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.