Meads Avenue over Handy Creek
GoodOrange County, California · 0.3 MI E/O Orange Park Bl · Structure no. 55C0534
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meads Avenue over Handy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Meads Avenue over Handy Creek in Orange County, California. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 40 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,304 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meads Avenue over Handy Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Meads Avenue over Handy Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Meads Avenue over Handy Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Meads Avenue over Handy Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Meads Avenue over Handy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.