Walker Street over Carbon Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.1 Mi. S/O Ball Road · Structure no. 55C0269
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,820
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker Street over Carbon Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Walker 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 16,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,478 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker 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 Walker Street over Carbon Creek Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Walker Street over Carbon Creek Channel carry?
About 16,820 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walker Street over Carbon Creek Channel?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Street over Carbon Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.