US Bridges

Dale Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. S/O Lincoln Ave. · Structure no. 55C0274

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dale Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,444 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDale Avenue
CrossesCarbon Creek Channel
Location0.2 Mi. S/O Lincoln Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.83001, -117.98463
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2019)
Projected traffic37,444 by 2043
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 Dale Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dale Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dale Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.