Coronado over San Diego Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 0.3 MI Nw/O Harvard Ave · Structure no. 55C0576
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coronado over San Diego Creek Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Coronado over San Diego Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 76 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coronado over San Diego Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coronado 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Coronado over San Diego Creek Channel carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Coronado over San Diego Creek Channel?
The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Coronado over San Diego Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.