Highland Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 MI S/O Valencia DR · Structure no. 55C0294
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Highland Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,916 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 60 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 Highland Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Highland 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 Highland Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Highland Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.