Browning Avenue over El Modena-Irvine Channel
GoodOrange County, California · At Bryan Ave · Structure no. 55C0334
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browning Avenue over El Modena-Irvine Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Browning Avenue over El Modena-Irvine Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Browning Avenue over El Modena-Irvine Channel built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Browning Avenue over El Modena-Irvine 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does Browning Avenue over El Modena-Irvine Channel carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Browning Avenue over El Modena-Irvine Channel?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Browning Avenue over El Modena-Irvine Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.