Kenwood Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 300 W/O East Street · Structure no. 55C0354
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kenwood Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kenwood Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 Kenwood Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kenwood 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does Kenwood Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kenwood Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Kenwood Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.