US Bridges

Raymond Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.05 MI S. Chapman Ave · Structure no. 55C0296

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Raymond Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,996 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRaymond Avenue
CrossesFullerton Creek Channel
Location0.05 MI S. Chapman Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.87269, -117.90702
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2018)
Projected traffic30,996 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Raymond Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond Avenue 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 Raymond Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Avenue over Fullerton Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.