US Bridges

Portola Parkway over Hicks Canyon Trail

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. W/O Jeffrey Road · Structure no. 55C0723

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portola Parkway over Hicks Canyon Trail is a steel arch - deck carrying Portola Parkway over Hicks Canyon Trail in Orange County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,050 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPortola Parkway
CrossesHicks Canyon Trail
Location0.2 Mi. W/O Jeffrey Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.71972, -117.7408
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,050 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Portola Parkway over Hicks Canyon Trail built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portola Parkway over Hicks Canyon Trail 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 Portola Parkway over Hicks Canyon Trail carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Portola Parkway over Hicks Canyon Trail?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Portola Parkway over Hicks Canyon Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.