US Bridges

Kraemer Boulevard over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha

Good

Orange County, California · 0.1 Mi. S/O LA Palma Ave. · Structure no. 55C0469

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kraemer Boulevard over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha is a concrete culvert carrying Kraemer Boulevard over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha in Orange County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 years old, older 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 47,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,403 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKraemer Boulevard
CrossesCarbon Cyn Diversion Cha
Location0.1 Mi. S/O LA Palma Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.84966, -117.85625
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,400 (2019)
Projected traffic90,403 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kraemer Boulevard over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Kraemer Boulevard over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha 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 Kraemer Boulevard over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha carry?

About 47,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kraemer Boulevard over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Kraemer Boulevard over Carbon Cyn Diversion Cha?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.