Ball Road over Carbon Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 Mi. W/O Valley View · Structure no. 55C0270
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ball Road over Carbon Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ball Road 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,857 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ball Road 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 Ball Road 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 Ball Road over Carbon Creek Channel carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ball Road over Carbon Creek Channel?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Ball Road over Carbon Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.