US Bridges

Cow Camp Road over Gobernadora Canyon

Good

Orange County, California · 1.4 M E/O Antonio Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0733

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,340 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cow Camp Road over Gobernadora Canyon is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cow Camp Road over Gobernadora Canyon in Orange County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2042. The structure is 1,340 ft (408.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCow Camp Road
CrossesGobernadora Canyon
Location1.4 M E/O Antonio Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.52583, -117.59614
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,340 ft (408.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2022)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cow Camp Road over Gobernadora Canyon built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cow Camp Road over Gobernadora Canyon 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 Cow Camp Road over Gobernadora Canyon carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cow Camp Road over Gobernadora Canyon?

The structure is 1,340 ft (408.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Cow Camp Road over Gobernadora Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.