Dale Street over Brea Creek Channel
GoodOrange County, California · 50 S/O Malvern Ave. · Structure no. 55C0645
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,147
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dale Street over Brea Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dale Street over Brea Creek Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 16,147 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,094 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dale Street over Brea Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dale Street over Brea Creek 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does Dale Street over Brea Creek Channel carry?
About 16,147 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dale Street over Brea Creek Channel?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Dale Street over Brea Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.