US Bridges

E Orangethorpe Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks

Good

Orange County, California · East of N Miller ST · Structure no. 55C0708

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Orangethorpe Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Orangethorpe Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks in Orange County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Orangethorpe Ave
CrossesBNSF Railroad Tracks
LocationEast of N Miller ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.86809, -117.85046
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span292 ft (89 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 E Orangethorpe Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Orangethorpe Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks 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 E Orangethorpe Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Orangethorpe Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 292 ft (89 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns E Orangethorpe Ave over BNSF Railroad Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.