Placentia Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.1 Mi. S/O Orangethorpe · Structure no. 55C0068
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Placentia Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Placentia Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,211 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Placentia Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Placentia Avenue over Carbon 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Placentia Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Placentia Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Placentia Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.