US Bridges

Golden Avenue over Carbon Canyon Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Rose Drive · Structure no. 55C0192

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Avenue over Carbon Canyon Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Golden Avenue over Carbon Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,512 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Avenue
CrossesCarbon Canyon Channel
Location0.2 MI W/O Rose Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.90388, -117.84606
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2015)
Projected traffic10,512 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Golden Avenue over Carbon Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Avenue over Carbon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Avenue over Carbon Canyon Channel carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Golden Avenue over Carbon Canyon Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Avenue over Carbon Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.