US Bridges

Miraloma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha

Good

Orange County, California · 0.3 Mi. W/O Miller Street · Structure no. 55C0317

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miraloma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Miraloma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,433 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiraloma Avenue
CrossesCarbon Cyn Diversion Cha
Location0.3 Mi. W/O Miller Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.85924, -117.85491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2019)
Projected traffic29,433 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 Miraloma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miraloma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Miraloma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Miraloma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Miraloma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.