US Bridges

Belha Way over Silverado Canyon Creek

Good

Orange County, California · 50 N/O Silverado Cyn Rd. · Structure no. 55C0183

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belha Way over Silverado Canyon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Belha Way over Silverado Canyon Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBelha Way
CrossesSilverado Canyon Creek
Location50 N/O Silverado Cyn Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.74625, -117.59692
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Belha Way over Silverado Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belha Way over Silverado Canyon Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Belha Way over Silverado Canyon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belha Way over Silverado Canyon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Belha Way over Silverado Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.