State College Blvd over Carbon Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.15 MI S/O Orangethorpe · Structure no. 55C0346
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
State College Blvd over Carbon Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying State College Blvd over Carbon Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 56 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 6 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 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,488 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 148 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State College Blvd over Carbon Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is State College Blvd over Carbon Creek Channel 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does State College Blvd over Carbon Creek Channel carry?
About 35,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is State College Blvd over Carbon Creek Channel?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.
Who owns State College Blvd over Carbon Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.