West Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 MI SW Barranca Parky · Structure no. 55C0436
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Yale Loop over San Diego 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 West Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Yale Loop over San Diego 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 2023.
How much traffic does West Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel?
The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns West Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.