Creek Road over San Diego Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.1 MI SW Barranca Parky · Structure no. 55C0478
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Creek Road over San Diego Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Road over San Diego Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,806 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Creek Road over San Diego Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Creek Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Creek Road over San Diego Creek Channel carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Creek Road over San Diego Creek Channel?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Creek Road over San Diego Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.