US Bridges

Euclid Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI S/O Valencia DR · Structure no. 55C0293

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Euclid Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1958, 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 38,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,470 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEuclid Ave
CrossesFullerton Creek Channel
Location0.2 MI S/O Valencia DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.86459, -117.94177
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,300 (2017)
Projected traffic60,470 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Euclid Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Euclid Ave over Fullerton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Euclid Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?

About 38,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Euclid Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.