Lincoln Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 Mi. W/O Magnolia St. · Structure no. 55C0515
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,249 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Lincoln Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Avenue over Carbon Creek 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Carbon Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.