LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · At Citron Street · Structure no. 55C0278
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying LA Palma 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,329 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Palma 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 LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel carry?
About 23,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.