Valley View DR over Brea Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 50 E/O Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 55C0230
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley View DR over Brea Creek Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Valley View DR over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 52 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 Valley View DR over Brea Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Valley View DR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Valley View DR over Brea Creek Channel carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley View DR over Brea Creek Channel?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Valley View DR over Brea Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.