Knott Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 M N. Orangethorpe Ave · Structure no. 55C0200
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Knott Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Knott Avenue over Fullerton 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,263 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 93 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Knott Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Knott Avenue 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 Knott Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Knott Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Knott Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.