US Bridges

Bloomfield Street over Carbon Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. S/O Ball Road · Structure no. 55C0267

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,775
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomfield Street over Carbon Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bloomfield Street over Carbon Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 11,775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,750 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBloomfield Street
CrossesCarbon Creek Channel
Location0.2 Mi. S/O Ball Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.81496, -118.06302
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,775 (2017)
Projected traffic33,750 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 Bloomfield Street over Carbon Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield Street over Carbon Creek Channel carry?

About 11,775 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bloomfield Street over Carbon Creek Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomfield Street over Carbon Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.