Western Avenue over Brea Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.3 M N/O Artesia Blvd · Structure no. 55C0196
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Avenue over Brea Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Western Avenue over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,084 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Avenue over Brea Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Avenue over Brea 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 Western Avenue over Brea Creek Channel carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Western Avenue over Brea Creek Channel?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Western Avenue over Brea Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.