Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway
GoodOrange County, California · .12 MI NW Niguel RD · Structure no. 55C0698
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway is a steel arch - deck carrying Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,567 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.