US Bridges

Denni Street over Carbon Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 M S/O Ball RD · Structure no. 55C0250

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denni Street over Carbon Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Denni Street over Carbon Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,984 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDenni Street
CrossesCarbon Creek Channel
Location0.1 M S/O Ball RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81519, -118.05437
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2017)
Projected traffic18,984 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Denni Street over Carbon Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denni Street over Carbon 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Denni Street over Carbon Creek Channel carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Denni Street over Carbon Creek Channel?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Denni Street over Carbon Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.