Harvard Ave over San Diego Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 100 S/O Barranca Pkwy · Structure no. 55C0567
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harvard Ave over San Diego Creek Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harvard Ave 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harvard Ave over San Diego Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harvard Ave over San Diego Creek 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 2022.
How much traffic does Harvard Ave over San Diego Creek Channel carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Harvard Ave over San Diego Creek Channel?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns Harvard Ave over San Diego Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.