US Bridges

Richman Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 1/4 MI N/O Orangethorpe · Structure no. 55C0243

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richman Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Richman Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,674 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichman Ave
CrossesFullerton Creek Channel
Location1/4 MI N/O Orangethorpe
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.86293, -117.93297
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2014)
Projected traffic6,674 by 2046
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 Richman Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richman 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Richman Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richman Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Richman Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.