US Bridges

Calle Nuevo over Prima Deshecha Canada

Fair

Orange County, California · .08 MI E/O Cmno D L Mares · Structure no. 55C0504

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calle Nuevo over Prima Deshecha Canada is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calle Nuevo over Prima Deshecha Canada in Orange County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCalle Nuevo
CrossesPrima Deshecha Canada
Location.08 MI E/O Cmno D L Mares
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.46502, -117.63928
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,145 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 Calle Nuevo over Prima Deshecha Canada built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calle Nuevo 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 Calle Nuevo over Prima Deshecha Canada carry?

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

How long is Calle Nuevo over Prima Deshecha Canada?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Calle Nuevo over Prima Deshecha Canada?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.