US Bridges

Avenida Pico over Segunda Deshecha Canada

Poor

Orange County, California · 200 N/O El Camino Real · Structure no. 55C0398

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenida Pico over Segunda Deshecha Canada is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Avenida Pico over Segunda Deshecha Canada 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,040 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenida Pico
CrossesSegunda Deshecha Canada
Location200 N/O El Camino Real
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.43334, -117.6311
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic18,040 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$436,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenida Pico over Segunda Deshecha Canada built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenida Pico over Segunda Deshecha Canada in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Avenida Pico over Segunda Deshecha Canada carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenida Pico over Segunda Deshecha Canada?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Avenida Pico over Segunda Deshecha Canada?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.