Casta Del Sol over Oso Creek
PoorOrange County, California · .2 MI E/O Marguerite Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0491
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,062
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Casta Del Sol over Oso Creek is a steel culvert carrying Casta Del Sol over Oso Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,062 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,186 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 145 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Casta Del Sol over Oso Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Casta Del Sol over Oso Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Casta Del Sol over Oso Creek carry?
About 3,062 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Casta Del Sol over Oso Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.
Who owns Casta Del Sol over Oso Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.