US Bridges

Basque Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Valencia DR · Structure no. 55C0234

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basque Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Basque Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,174 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBasque Ave
CrossesFullerton Creek Channel
Location0.1 MI N/O Valencia DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.86832, -117.95059
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,174 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fullerton Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basque Ave over Fullerton 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 Basque Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Basque Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Basque Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.