US Bridges

Camino Del Avion over Salt Creek Bike Path

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.4 MI E Crown Vly Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0500

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Del Avion over Salt Creek Bike Path is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Camino Del Avion over Salt Creek Bike Path in Orange County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,068 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCamino Del Avion
CrossesSalt Creek Bike Path
Location0.4 MI E Crown Vly Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.49365, -117.71544
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2019)
Projected traffic24,068 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Camino Del Avion over Salt Creek Bike Path built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Del Avion over Salt Creek Bike Path 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Camino Del Avion over Salt Creek Bike Path carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Camino Del Avion over Salt Creek Bike Path?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Del Avion over Salt Creek Bike Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.