Culver Drive over San Diego Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.2 MI S Barranca Pky · Structure no. 55C0357
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Culver Drive over San Diego Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Culver Drive over San Diego Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 5 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 47,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,800 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 112 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Culver Drive over San Diego Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Culver Drive over San Diego 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Culver Drive over San Diego Creek Channel carry?
About 47,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Culver Drive over San Diego Creek Channel?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Culver Drive over San Diego Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.