Brea Blvd over Brea Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 100 E/O Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 55C0120
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brea Blvd over Brea Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Brea Blvd over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 89 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,279 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 89 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 Brea Blvd over Brea Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Brea Blvd over Brea 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Brea Blvd over Brea Creek Channel carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brea Blvd over Brea Creek Channel?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Brea Blvd over Brea Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.