US Bridges

Thisa Way over Silverado Canyon Creek

Fair

Orange County, California · 200 S/O Silverado Cyn RD · Structure no. 55C0188

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thisa Way over Silverado Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thisa Way over Silverado Canyon Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThisa Way
CrossesSilverado Canyon Creek
Location200 S/O Silverado Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.74709, -117.6396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Thisa Way over Silverado Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thisa Way over Silverado Canyon 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 April 2023.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thisa Way over Silverado Canyon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Thisa Way over Silverado Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.