US Bridges

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Brea Creek Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-039-15.83-BPK · Structure no. 55 0070

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Brea Creek Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 years old, older 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 57,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70,146 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39 (beach Blvd)
CrossesBrea Creek Channel
Location12-ORA-039-15.83-BPK
RouteState Highway 39
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.87724, -117.99814
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,500 (2014)
Projected traffic70,146 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Brea Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Brea Creek Channel 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Brea Creek Channel carry?

About 57,500 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Brea Creek Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Brea Creek Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.