US Bridges

Acacia Ave over Fullerton CR Channel

Good

Orange County, California · 0.2 MI N/O Nutwood Ave · Structure no. 55C0297

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acacia Ave over Fullerton CR Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Acacia Ave over Fullerton CR Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,456 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAcacia Ave
CrossesFullerton CR Channel
Location0.2 MI N/O Nutwood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88025, -117.89829
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,456 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Acacia Ave over Fullerton CR Channel built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acacia Ave over Fullerton CR 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 Acacia Ave over Fullerton CR Channel carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Acacia Ave over Fullerton CR Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Acacia Ave over Fullerton CR Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.