Bake Parkway over Serrano Creek
FairOrange County, California · 100 Ne/O Toledo Way · Structure no. 55C0223
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bake Parkway over Serrano Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bake Parkway over Serrano Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,155 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 130 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bake Parkway over Serrano Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Bake Parkway over Serrano Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bake Parkway over Serrano Creek carry?
About 47,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bake Parkway over Serrano Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns Bake Parkway over Serrano Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.