East Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 MI SW Barranca Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0479
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Yale Loop 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 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 75 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 East Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does East Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is East Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns East Yale Loop over San Diego Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.