US Bridges

Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.09 MI SE of Pt Monarch · Structure no. 55C0699

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
33 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 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,567 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPacific Coast HWY
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
Location0.09 MI SE of Pt Monarch
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.48245, -117.72185
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2019)
Projected traffic45,567 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 3% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific Coast HWY over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.