US Bridges

Stanton Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Orangethorpe · Structure no. 55C0193

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,766
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanton Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stanton Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 67 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 16,766 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,812 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStanton Avenue
CrossesFullerton Creek Channel
Location0.2 Mi. N/O Orangethorpe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.86147, -117.99364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,766 (2020)
Projected traffic39,812 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Stanton Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Stanton Avenue over Fullerton Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Stanton Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?

About 16,766 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stanton Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Stanton Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.