Malvern Avenue over Brea Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · At Woods Ave · Structure no. 55C0291
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Malvern Avenue over Brea Creek Channel is a concrete slab carrying Malvern Avenue over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 86 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,842 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 73 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 Malvern Avenue over Brea Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Malvern Avenue over Brea 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Malvern Avenue over Brea Creek Channel carry?
About 30,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Malvern Avenue over Brea Creek Channel?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Malvern Avenue over Brea Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.