Palm Drive over Carbon Canyon Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 Mi. W/O Rose Drive · Structure no. 55C0299
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palm Drive over Carbon Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Palm Drive over Carbon Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 58 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,818 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palm Drive over Carbon Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Palm Drive over Carbon Canyon 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Palm Drive over Carbon Canyon Channel carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Palm Drive over Carbon Canyon Channel?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Palm Drive over Carbon Canyon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.