Richman Ave over Brea Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 50 N/O Chapman Ave · Structure no. 55C0225
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,653
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richman Ave over Brea Creek Channel is a concrete slab carrying Richman Ave over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 4,653 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 48 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richman Ave over Brea Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Richman Ave over Brea 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Richman Ave over Brea Creek Channel carry?
About 4,653 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Richman Ave over Brea Creek Channel?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Richman Ave over Brea Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.