US Bridges

Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.6 MI N/O Central Avenue · Structure no. 55C0122

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,709
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,709 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,781 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrea Canyon Blvd.
CrossesBrea Canyon Channel
Location0.6 MI N/O Central Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.93976, -117.89057
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,709 (2018)
Projected traffic43,781 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel carry?

About 20,709 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.