US Bridges

Yorba Place over Carbon Canyon Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.1 MI E/O Yorba Linda Bl · Structure no. 55C0544

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yorba Place over Carbon Canyon Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Yorba Place over Carbon Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 113 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYorba Place
CrossesCarbon Canyon Channel
Location0.1 MI E/O Yorba Linda Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.88942, -117.84543
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,102 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Yorba Place over Carbon Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Yorba Place over Carbon Canyon Channel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Yorba Place over Carbon Canyon Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yorba Place over Carbon Canyon Channel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Yorba Place over Carbon Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.