Associated RD over Fullerton Dam Div Chan
PoorOrange County, California · 0.3 MI N/O Bastanchury · Structure no. 55C0345
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Associated RD over Fullerton Dam Div Chan is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Associated RD over Fullerton Dam Div Chan in Orange County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 84 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,519 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Associated RD over Fullerton Dam Div Chan built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Associated RD over Fullerton Dam Div Chan in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Associated RD over Fullerton Dam Div Chan carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Associated RD over Fullerton Dam Div Chan?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Associated RD over Fullerton Dam Div Chan?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.