Campus Drive over San Diego Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 100 NW University DR · Structure no. 55C0393
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Campus Drive over San Diego Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Campus Drive over San Diego Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,605 by 2046. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Campus Drive over San Diego Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Campus 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Campus Drive over San Diego Creek Channel carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Campus Drive over San Diego Creek Channel?
The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Campus Drive over San Diego Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.