US Bridges

Calle Frontera over Segunda Deshecha Canada

Fair

Orange County, California · 100 W/O Avenida Pico · Structure no. 55C0501

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calle Frontera over Segunda Deshecha Canada is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calle Frontera over Segunda Deshecha Canada 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 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,466 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCalle Frontera
CrossesSegunda Deshecha Canada
Location100 W/O Avenida Pico
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.44225, -117.61692
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic8,466 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Calle Frontera over Segunda Deshecha Canada built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calle Frontera over Segunda Deshecha Canada 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 2023.

How much traffic does Calle Frontera over Segunda Deshecha Canada carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calle Frontera over Segunda Deshecha Canada?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Calle Frontera over Segunda Deshecha Canada?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.