US Bridges

Ford Ave over Brea Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 50 N/O Chapman Ave · Structure no. 55C0226

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,556
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Ave over Brea Creek Channel is a concrete slab carrying Ford Ave over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1,556 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Ave
CrossesBrea Creek Channel
Location50 N/O Chapman Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.87397, -117.93083
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,556 (2018)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ford Ave over Brea Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford 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 Ford Ave over Brea Creek Channel carry?

About 1,556 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ford Ave over Brea Creek Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Ave over Brea Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.