US Bridges

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Fullerton Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-039-14.81-BPK · Structure no. 55 0150

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Fullerton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Fullerton Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,549 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39 (beach Blvd)
CrossesFullerton Creek
Location12-ORA-039-14.81-BPK
RouteState Highway 39
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.86228, -117.99797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2014)
Projected traffic62,549 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fullerton Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Fullerton 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 January 2024.

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

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 (beach Blvd) over Fullerton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.