Burning Tree RD over Brea Creek Channel
FairOrange County, California · 100 S/O Malvern Ave · Structure no. 55C0602
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,551
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burning Tree RD over Brea Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burning Tree RD over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,656 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 50 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 | 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 Burning Tree RD over Brea Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burning Tree RD 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Burning Tree RD over Brea Creek Channel carry?
About 1,551 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Burning Tree RD over Brea Creek Channel?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Burning Tree RD over Brea Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.