Central Avenue over Brea Canyon Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.1 Mi. W/O Brea Blvd. · Structure no. 55C0064
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Brea Canyon Channel is a concrete slab carrying Central Avenue over Brea Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Central Avenue over Brea Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Avenue over Brea Canyon 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does Central Avenue over Brea Canyon Channel carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Brea Canyon Channel?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Brea Canyon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.