Amapola Avenue over Handy Creek
FairOrange County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Orange Pk Blvd · Structure no. 55C0168
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Amapola Avenue over Handy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amapola Avenue over Handy Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,061 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amapola Avenue over Handy Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Amapola Avenue over Handy Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Amapola Avenue over Handy Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Amapola Avenue over Handy Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Amapola Avenue over Handy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.