US Bridges

Basque Ave over Brea Creek Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 100 S/O Malvern Ave · Structure no. 55C0224

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basque Ave over Brea Creek Channel is a concrete slab carrying Basque Ave over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBasque Ave
CrossesBrea Creek Channel
Location100 S/O Malvern Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.87544, -117.95067
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Basque Ave over Brea Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basque Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Basque Ave over Brea Creek Channel carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Basque Ave over Brea Creek Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Basque Ave over Brea Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.