US Bridges

Marine Way over Serrano Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 0.25M S/O Alton Prwy · Structure no. 55C0743

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marine Way over Serrano Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marine Way over Serrano Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarine Way
CrossesSerrano Creek
Location0.25M S/O Alton Prwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.64336, -117.72919
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Marine Way over Serrano Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marine Way over Serrano Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Marine Way over Serrano Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marine Way over Serrano Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Marine Way over Serrano Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.