US Bridges

Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.1 MI E/O Cmno D L Mares · Structure no. 55C0503

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada in Orange County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,581 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenida Vaquero
CrossesPrima Deshecha Canada
Location0.1 MI E/O Cmno D L Mares
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.45685, -117.64228
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic8,581 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenida Vaquero over Prima 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Avenida Vaquero over Prima Deshecha Canada?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.