Valley Street over Carbon Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.1 Mi. N/O Crescent Ave. · Structure no. 55C0349
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Street over Carbon Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Valley Street over Carbon Creek Channel 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,129 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Valley Street over Carbon Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Street over Carbon Creek 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does Valley Street over Carbon Creek Channel carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley Street over Carbon Creek Channel?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Street over Carbon Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.