Darlington Avenue over Brea Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 100 N/O Franklin Street · Structure no. 55C0197
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,205
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Darlington Avenue over Brea Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Darlington Avenue over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Darlington Avenue over Brea Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Darlington Avenue over Brea 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 Darlington Avenue over Brea Creek Channel carry?
About 1,205 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Darlington Avenue over Brea Creek Channel?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Darlington Avenue over Brea Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.