Sand Canyon Avenue over San Diego Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Alton Parkway · Structure no. 55C0565
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Canyon Avenue over San Diego Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sand Canyon Avenue over San Diego Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sand Canyon Avenue over San Diego Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Canyon Avenue over San Diego 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Canyon Avenue over San Diego Creek Channel carry?
About 26,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sand Canyon Avenue over San Diego Creek Channel?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Canyon Avenue over San Diego Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.