Kraemer Boulevard over Loftus Diversion Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Imperial Hwy. · Structure no. 55C0507
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kraemer Boulevard over Loftus Diversion Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kraemer Boulevard over Loftus Diversion Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 46 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,740 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kraemer Boulevard over Loftus Diversion Channel built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Kraemer Boulevard over Loftus Diversion Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.
How much traffic does Kraemer Boulevard over Loftus Diversion Channel carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kraemer Boulevard over Loftus Diversion Channel?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns Kraemer Boulevard over Loftus Diversion Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.