Chippewa Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Crescent Ave. · Structure no. 55C0350
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chippewa Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chippewa Avenue 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,254 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 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 Chippewa Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chippewa Avenue 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 Chippewa Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Chippewa Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Chippewa Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.