Crystal Cove over Los Transcos Creek
FairOrange County, California · 0.4 MI S/Sw of SR 1 · Structure no. 55P0004
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Crystal Cove over Los Transcos Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Crystal Cove over Los Transcos Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crystal Cove over Los Transcos Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crystal Cove over Los Transcos Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Crystal Cove over Los Transcos Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Crystal Cove over Los Transcos Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Crystal Cove over Los Transcos Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.