US Bridges

Dale Street over Fullerton Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.15 Mi. S/O Whitaker St. · Structure no. 55C0194

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,197
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Street over Fullerton Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dale Street over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 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 6,197 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,954 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDale Street
CrossesFullerton Creek Channel
Location0.15 Mi. S/O Whitaker St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.86398, -117.98493
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 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 width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,197 (2020)
Projected traffic20,954 by 2040
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 Dale Street over Fullerton Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Dale Street over Fullerton Creek Channel 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 Dale Street over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?

About 6,197 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dale Street 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 72 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Street over Fullerton Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.