Malden Ave over Brea Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 50 N/O Chapman Ave · Structure no. 55C0228
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,102
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Malden Ave over Brea Creek Channel is a concrete slab carrying Malden Ave over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 41 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Malden Ave over Brea Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Malden 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 Malden Ave over Brea Creek Channel carry?
About 3,102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Malden Ave over Brea Creek Channel?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Malden Ave over Brea Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.