Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.8 MI N/O Central Avenue · Structure no. 55C0123
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 20,709 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,781 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 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 Brea Canyon Blvd. over Brea Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brea Canyon Blvd. 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 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 92 ft (28 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.