LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha
FairOrange County, California · 0.1 Mi. E/O Kraemer Blvd. · Structure no. 55C0319
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,764 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.
Who owns LA Palma Avenue over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.