LA Novia Avenue over San Juan Creek Channel
PoorOrange County, California · 0.4 Mi. S/O Ortega HWY · Structure no. 55C0062
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Novia Avenue over San Juan Creek Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Novia Avenue over San Juan Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,381 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Novia Avenue over San Juan Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Novia Avenue over San Juan Creek Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does LA Novia Avenue over San Juan Creek Channel carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is LA Novia Avenue over San Juan Creek Channel?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA Novia Avenue over San Juan Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.