Western Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 50 N/O Melrose Street · Structure no. 55C0201
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Western Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958, 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 73 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western 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 Western Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Western 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 73 ft wide.
Who owns Western Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.