US Bridges

Alta Vista Street over Carbon Canyon Channel

Good

Orange County, California · At Dunnavant Drive · Structure no. 55C0618M

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alta Vista Street over Carbon Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Alta Vista Street over Carbon Canyon Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,329 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlta Vista Street
CrossesCarbon Canyon Channel
LocationAt Dunnavant Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.87587, -117.84872
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2015)
Projected traffic17,329 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Alta Vista Street over Carbon Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alta Vista Street over Carbon Canyon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Alta Vista Street over Carbon Canyon Channel carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alta Vista Street over Carbon Canyon Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Alta Vista Street over Carbon Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.