Mill Creek Drive over Canada Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.2 MI S Lake Forest DR · Structure no. 55C0549
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Creek Drive over Canada Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Creek Drive over Canada Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,456 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mill Creek Drive over Canada Channel built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Creek Drive over Canada 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Creek Drive over Canada Channel carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mill Creek Drive over Canada Channel?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Creek Drive over Canada Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.