Commonwealth Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.1 MI W/O Raymond Ave · Structure no. 55C0418
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commonwealth Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Commonwealth Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,269 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commonwealth Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Commonwealth Ave over Fullerton 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 2022.
How much traffic does Commonwealth Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Commonwealth Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Commonwealth Ave over Fullerton Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.