US Bridges

Lemon ST over Fullerton Creek Channel

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Orange County, California · 0.2 MI S/O Valencia DR · Structure no. 55C0295

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon ST over Fullerton Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Lemon ST over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,844 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLemon ST
CrossesFullerton Creek Channel
Location0.2 MI S/O Valencia DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.86309, -117.91978
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2019)
Projected traffic57,844 by 2044
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 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 Lemon ST over Fullerton Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemon ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does Lemon ST over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lemon ST over Fullerton Creek Channel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon ST over Fullerton Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.