US Bridges

Rostrata Avenue over Brea Creek Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 0.2 Mi. N/O Artesia Blvd. · Structure no. 55C0579

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,927
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rostrata Avenue over Brea Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rostrata Avenue over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,927 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRostrata Avenue
CrossesBrea Creek Channel
Location0.2 Mi. N/O Artesia Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.87796, -118.00515
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,927 (2017)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
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 Rostrata Avenue over Brea Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rostrata Avenue over Brea 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rostrata Avenue over Brea Creek Channel carry?

About 1,927 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rostrata Avenue over Brea Creek Channel?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Rostrata Avenue over Brea Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.