US Bridges

Auto Center Drive over Fullerton Creek Channel

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Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. Nw/O Tenth Street · Structure no. 55C0051

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,988
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auto Center Drive over Fullerton Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Auto Center Drive over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,988 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,575 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAuto Center Drive
CrossesFullerton Creek Channel
Location0.1 Mi. Nw/O Tenth Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.86292, -117.99074
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,988 (2020)
Projected traffic6,575 by 2040
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 Auto Center Drive over Fullerton Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auto Center Drive over Fullerton Creek Channel 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 Auto Center Drive over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?

About 3,988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Auto Center Drive over Fullerton Creek Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Auto Center Drive over Fullerton Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.